Gender: Male
Origin: Germanic
Meaning: Leader of the Army, Army Ruler, Army, Warrior, To Rule
Pronunciation: HAHR-ahld, /ˈhærəld/, HH AA R AH L D
Popularity Rank: #4,065
Derived from the Old Norse name Haraldr, composed of the elements 'hari' meaning 'army' and 'valdr' meaning 'ruler'. It signifies a ruler of an army or a powerful warrior.
The name Harald is of Germanic origin and means Leader of the Army, Army Ruler, Army, Warrior, To Rule. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Harald is commonly found in Germany, Austria, Norway, and 61 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: HAHR-ahld
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈhærəld/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: HH AA R AH L D
HH: Pronounce as in "he" (HH IY)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
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At NamesLook, the name Harald is recorded 14,859 times globally, ranking it as the 4,065th most common name worldwide.
Harald is most prevalent in Germany, with 7,735 occurrences, making it the 148th most popular name in the country.
In Austria, the name Harald is found among 1 in every 28 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | #148 | 1 : 47 |
| Austria | #59 | 1 : 28 |
| Norway | #80 | 1 : 91 |
| Netherlands | #1,107 | 1 : 547 |
| Italy | #3,966 | 1 : 3,080 |
| Sweden | #590 | 1 : 452 |
| Switzerland | #1,183 | 1 : 990 |
| United States of America | #13,444 | 1 : 13,205 |
| Belgium | #2,670 | 1 : 2,292 |
| France | #10,205 | 1 : 13,306 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Harald from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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