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The name Harold peaked for girls at #707 in 1929. Harold is also used for boys, ranking #988 in 2024.

The name Harold is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin meaning "army ruler".

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The name of the last Anglo-Saxon king of England before the Norman conquest, and a name that's long been associated with a pipe-smoking, bespectacled grandpa or uncle.
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After years in style limbo, Harold is slowly making a comeback, possibly boosted by cheerful nicknames like Harry and Hal. Filmmaking couple Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have a son named Harold.


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The name Harold is currently ranked #988 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #12 in 1917. The name is most popular in HAROLD, HAROLD, and HAROLD. Harold is occasionally used for girls in 2004.

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