Army ruler
Derived from the Old Norse name Haraldr, it is composed of the elements 'herr' meaning army and 'valdr' meaning ruler. It has been a traditional name for royalty in Scandinavia for centuries, particularly in Norway and Denmark. While common in Northern Europe, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
Less common today
Harald isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,898 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Current King of Norway
King of Norway known as the last great Viking
10th-century King of Denmark and Norway
Dutch-Norwegian film director
