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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Sheltered port or place of refuge
- Origin
- English (surname, from the common noun 'harbour')
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- HAR-ber
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
HAR-berIPA /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.
Names Like Harbor
These names share Harbor’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Harbor mean?
Sheltered port or place of refuge. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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