Harbor

At a Glance: Name: Harbor – Meaning: sheltered port or place of refuge – Origin: English (surname, from the common noun 'harbour') – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: HAR-ber

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Harbor is a neutral name, pronounced HAR-ber, drawn from the English surname that comes from the common noun 'harbour' — a sheltered port or place of refuge. It's a word name with a plain, literal meaning right there in the spelling.

Meaning & Origin of Harbor

Meaning: Sheltered port or place of refuge.

Origin: English (surname, from the common noun 'harbour').

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Harbor

Phonetic: HAR-ber   IPA: /ˈhɑːrbər/

Popularity of Harbor

Harbor's high point in Social Security data was #2257 in 2018, when 81 babies were given the name; by 2024 it had slipped to #3456, with 45 babies recorded, within a data range spanning 2006-2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 2006–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Harbor mean?

Sheltered port or place of refuge. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Harbor)

How do you pronounce Harbor?

Harbor is pronounced HAR-ber (IPA: /ˈhɑːrbər/).

Is Harbor a popular name right now?

Harbor peaked at #2257 in 2018 and is ranked #3456 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2006–2024.)

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