Boy name
Harold name meaning
“ruler of an army”
Harold is a masculine English name meaning ruler of an army. It descends from the Old English name Hereweald, whose elements mean army and to rule. Those two source elements combine to give Harold its meaning concerning the leadership of an army.
What does Harold mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Harold
From English Harold, descended from Old English Hereweald. Its elements mean ‘army’ and ‘to rule’.
Name combinations with Harold
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Harold, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Harold: ruler of an army
- Awi: the bamboo plant
- Yudha: war, battle
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Meaning of each word
- Harold: ruler of an army
- Senjaya: victory, success
- Nuryanto: light; the name element Yanto
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Harold Dewangga
Meaning of each word
- Harold: ruler of an army
- Dewangga: body of a deity
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Meaning of each word
- Awi: the bamboo plant
- Harold: ruler of an army
- Suweta: white, light-coloured
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Harold Ismoyo
Meaning of each word
- Harold: ruler of an army
- Ismoyo: another name for Semar
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Meaning of each word
- Harold: ruler of an army
- Lingga: a sign or emblem of Shiva
- Mada: intoxication or intense passion
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How to pronounce Harold
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮠᮛᮧᮜ᮪ᮓ᮪ |
Is Harold a boy’s name?
Yes, Harold is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Harold ranks #4,074 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Harold
Names with related meanings
- Hadi♂Guide, one who gives direction
- Imam♂Leader, leader of worship
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Hendra♂Ruler, king
- Heri♂Ruler of the household
- Amir♂Leader, commander
- Malik♂Owner
- Herry♂Ruler of the household
- Syah♂King, royal ruler
- Hendri♂Ruler of the household
- Dadang♂Master
- Hendrik♂Ruler of the household
Famous people named Harold
- Harold Wilson Huwae
FAQ about the name Harold
What is the meaning of Harold?
Harold means ruler of an army. From English Harold, descended from Old English Hereweald. Its elements mean ‘army’ and ‘to rule’.
Is Harold a boy’s name?
Yes, Harold is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Harold?
Harold is of European origin.
How many syllables does Harold have?
Harold has 2 syllables (Ha-rold) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Harold?
Harold ranks #4,074 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Harold?
Some ideas: Harold Awi Yudha; Harold Senjaya Nuryanto; Harold Dewangga.
Famous people named Harold?
Notable people named Harold include Harold Wilson Huwae.
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