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Meaning of the Name Harold

Updated April 18, 2026 by Jennifer M.

Harold

Gender: Male
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Army Ruler

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What is the meaning of the name Harold?

The name Harold is primarily a male name of Scandinavian origin that means Army Ruler.

Harold Lloyd, actor. Harold Washington, politician. Harold Pinter, playwright.

Different Spellings of the name Harold:

Herald

People who like the name Harold also like:

William, Liam, Benjamin, Arthur, Charles, Henry, George, Penelope, Amelia, Alice, Charlotte, Caroline, Eleanor, Hazel

Names like Harold:

Harald

Stats for the Name Harold

Harold is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts

Harold is currently #988 in U.S. births

Songs about Harold

Harold and Joe - The Cure

Harold of the Rocks - Primus

Harold The Barrel - Genesis