Boy Name
Harrold
Harrold is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Harrold? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Harald.
Harrold meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Harrold has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Harrold as H·A·R·R·O·L·D, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Harrold is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Harrold variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Harrolda, Harrolde, Harroldy, Harrol.
- Nicknames: Harr and H.
- Middle names: Pair Harrold with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Harrold middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Harald, Harold, Herald, Herold, Harland — full picks on the sibling names for Harrold guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Harrold? Browse our names like Harrold guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Harrold
What does the name Harrold mean?
Harrold has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Harrold?
The exact origin of Harrold is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Harrold?
Harrold has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Harrold a boy's or girl's name?
Harrold is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Harrold in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Harrold sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Harrold?
Names that share Harrold's sound and style include Harald, Harold, Herald, Herold, Harland.
What middle names pair well with Harrold?
Good middle-name fits for Harrold pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Harrold is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Harrold is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Harrold?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Harrold share its rhythm without rhyming — Harald, Harold, Herald all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.