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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Male deer/stag in its English sense; the Irish surname form instead means 'descendant of Art (bear)'
- Origin
- English (also Irish, German, Jewish surname variants)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- HART
Hart is a short, clean, modern name given to children of any gender, pronounced HART. In its everyday English sense it simply means a male deer, or stag; a separate Irish surname form of the same name instead means 'descendant of Art,' with Art meaning bear. The name also turns up as a German and Jewish surname.
Meaning & Origin of Hart
Meaning: Male deer/stag in its English sense; the Irish surname form instead means 'descendant of Art (bear)'.
Origin: English (also Irish, German, Jewish surname variants).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Hart
HARTIPA /ˈhɑːrt/
Popularity of Hart
Hart has appeared in SSA baby name data going back to 1888, when it peaked at rank #970 with 6 babies given the name; by 2024 it had fallen to rank #2957, with just 42 babies named Hart.
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FAQ
What does the name Hart mean?
Male deer/stag in its English sense; the Irish surname form instead means ‘descendant of Art (bear)’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Hart?
Hart is pronounced HART (IPA: /ˈhɑːrt/).
Is Hart a popular name right now?
Hart peaked at #970 in 1888 and is ranked #2957 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1888–2024.)
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