Harald
A boys’ name of Old Norse origin, meaning leader of the army.
Harald by the numbers
In 2025, 3 babies in England and Wales were named Harald. In the US, 7 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given noticeably more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its American peak was 24 babies in 1925, making it a 1920s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Harald. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Haroldarmy ruler, leader of warriors285 in the US (2017)
- Harlandhare land or rocky land9 in England and Wales (2025)
- Hamadpraiseworthy; one who praises9 in England and Wales (2025)
- Harelmountain of god; mount and god3 in England and Wales (2025)
- Haroldoarmy ruler; a form of Harold5 in the US (2017)
- Hanad22 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean a leader
Like Harald, each of these has a leader in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
Other names that mean a warrior
Like Harald, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
- Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
- Milessoldier; merciful3,615 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Harald
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