Harold
army ruler (Old English)
Harold is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 205, with 39,075 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
army ruler (Old English)
The name Harold comes from Germanic roots meaning army commander or ruler. In the Philippines, it became widespread as an English masculine given name introduced during the American period. It remains a familiar, well-established name across multiple generations.
Harold derives from the Old English name Hereweald, cognate with Old Norse Haraldr, formed from elements meaning 'army' and 'ruler' or 'power'. It was popularized across the English-speaking world and adopted into Philippine naming conventions primarily during the American colonial period and 20th-century English-language influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently given as a standalone first name in the Philippines. Common informal nicknames include Harry, Hal, or Har.
Related forms
- Haroldo Spanish
- Harald Scandinavian
- Harold French
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Harold with common surname pairs
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How do I use Harold with two Filipino surnames?
Harold is the given name. The full name is Harold + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Harold a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Harold is number 205, with 39,075 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.