Origin:Scandinavian
Popularity:1749
Meaning:army ruler
Harold as a boy's name is pronounced HARE-uld. It is of Scandinavian origin, and the meaning of Harold is "army ruler".
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  • Harold Baines
    Baseball Player
  • Harold Perrineau
    Actor
  • Harold Pinter
    Playwright
  • Harold
    Aelfgifu and King Cnut

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