The baby name Harald is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈhærəld/ (HAIR-əld); Norwegian/Swedish/Danish: /ˈhɑːrɑld/ (HAH-raahld); Old Norse: /ˈhɑrɑlðr/ (HAH-raldr).
Harald is Norse in Origin.
The baby name Harald is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈhærəld/ (HAIR-əld); Norwegian/Swedish/Danish: /ˈhɑːrɑld/ (HAH-raahld); Old Norse: /ˈhɑrɑlðr/ (HAH-raldr).
Harald is Norse in Origin.
Harald is the Scandinavian and German form of a pan‑Germanic name built from Proto‑Germanic roots *harjaz “army, host” and *waldaz “ruler, power.” In Old Norse it appears as Haraldr, conveying “army ruler” or “leader of the host.” The form Harald is standard in Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish, while German uses the same spelling; Icelandic adapts it as Haraldur.
The name flourished in the Viking Age and medieval Scandinavia, borne by famed rulers such as Norway’s Harald Fairhair and Harald Hardrada, and Denmark’s Harald Bluetooth. Through Norse influence and Anglo‑Saxon cognates (Old English Hereweald), it connects to the English Harold, notably King Harold II in 1066. Usage persisted in royal and traditional families, with modern prominence in figures like King Harald V of Norway. Variants and cognates include Harold (English), Haraldur (Icelandic), Haroldo (Spanish/Portuguese); common diminutives in English are Hal and, less strictly, Harry.
| Harald V of Norway Harald V of Norway is the King of Norway, having ascended to the throne in 1991. He is known for modernizing the Norwegian monarchy and engaging actively with the public. Born in 1937, he has played a significant role in representing Norway on the international stage. | Harald Bluetooth Harald Bluetooth was a king of Denmark and Norway, best known for uniting much of Denmark and helping bring Christianity to the region. Also called Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson, he died around 985 or 986. | Harald II of Denmark Harald II of Denmark, most famous for briefly serving as king of Denmark, was also known as Harald Svendsen. He appears to have ruled around 996 to 998. |
| Harald Greycloak Harald Greycloak, also known as Haraldr gráfeldr, was a 10th-century Norwegian king best known for ruling Norway during a turbulent period. His nickname means "Grey-hide," and he is referred to in Old Norse, Norwegian, and Danish sources under similar forms of the name. | Harald III of Denmark Harald III of Denmark, also known as Harald Hen, was a king of Denmark from 1074 to 1080. He is known for his relatively peaceful reign and efforts to strengthen the church in Denmark. | Harald Schmidt Harald Schmidt is a German actor, comedian, television host, and writer, best known for leading two hugely popular German late-night shows. Born on 18 August 1957, he became one of Germany’s most recognizable TV personalities through his sharp comedy and talk-show work. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #32 | 3,605 | 2,180 |
| NA | 0 | #33 | 1 | 2,537 | |
| EE | 0 | #36 | 2 | 1,051 | |
| Austria | Boys | 1993 | #43 | 112 | 61 |
| Austria | 0 | #64 | 227 | 850 | |
| LU | 0 | #66 | 1 | 2,830 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| Norway | Boys | 2025 | #83 | 60 | 444 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #83 | 7,322 | 5,697 |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #110 | 1 | 2,055 |
| PH | 0 | #110 | 1 | 5,607 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #119 | 7 | 2,087 |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #124 | 59 | 1,509 |
| CY | Boys | 0 | #129 | 3 | 3,473 |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #136 | 2 | 1,769 |
| Germany | 0 | #160 | 392 | 2,542 | |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #172 | 3 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #177 | 3 | 4,064 |
| CZ | 0 | #185 | 2 | 3,154 | |
| DK | 0 | #189 | 15 | 5,198 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #215 | 6 | 4,970 |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #219 | 2 | 3,850 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #226 | 10 | 6,830 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #259 | 67 | 7,401 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #259 | 1 | 3,997 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #272 | 2 | 6,912 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #295 | 10 | 6,530 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 5,122 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #321 | 15 | 6,459 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #328 | 4 | 9,639 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| NL | 0 | #342 | 50 | 2,481 | |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #358 | 1 | 7,678 |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #377 | 5 | 7,951 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #381 | 7 | 2,865 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #400 | 28 | 2,041 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #406 | 3 | 11,440 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| UY | Boys | 0 | #413 | 1 | 5,922 |
| CL | 0 | #428 | 7 | 6,867 | |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #456 | 641 | 5,873 |
| ZA | 0 | #471 | 4 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #478 | 6 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #496 | 4 | 7,625 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #523 | 170 | 3,552 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #524 | 3 | 12,621 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #545 | 1 | 8,334 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #557 | 9 | 10,162 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #575 | 1 | 12,054 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #619 | 47 | 13,390 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #621 | 2 | 9,244 |
| IT | 0 | #687 | 28 | 4,183 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #732 | 8 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #780 | 6 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #804 | 3 | 18,755 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #818 | 21 | 4,949 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #864 | 15 | 14,506 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #869 | 62 | 5,610 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #880 | 13 | 7,044 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #918 | 1 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #924 | 2 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #974 | 8 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #999 | 3 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,029 | 5 | 16,355 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,118 | 356 | 10,046 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,136 | 8 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 37 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,176 | 7 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,604 | 11 | 28,008 |
Harald is popular in 59 countries — most recent births per country:
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