Herold

Scandinavian

"army ruler"

Herold Origin and Meaning

The name Herold is a boy's name.

Herold is a masculine name of Germanic origin, functioning as a variant spelling of Harold. Derived from the Old English elements "here" meaning "army" and "weald" meaning "power" or "ruler," the name literally translates to "army ruler" or "military leader." While Harold has maintained steady popularity throughout English-speaking countries, the Herold spelling variant is considerably less common. This spelling is more prevalent in Germanic countries and regions with strong German heritage. The name carries associations of strength, leadership, and historical significance, as it was borne by several medieval kings, including Harold II, the last Anglo-Saxon king of England before the Norman Conquest.