Harold Rosen

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Harold Rosen — army ruler
557K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Harold Rosen is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Harold is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Harold is an English personal name. The modern name Harold ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic *harja-waldaz, meaning 'military-power' or 'army-ruler'. The name entered Modern English via the Old English from Hereweald, which retained the same meaning and was prevalent in Anglo-Saxon England. The name's popularity in Viking Age England would also have been bolstered by the use of the Old Norse form Haraldr among Scandinavian settlers in the Danelaw. Chariovalda (d. 16), Batavian chieftain and Roman ally, killed near the River Weser Hagrold (fl. The surname Rosen: Adam Rosen (1984–2021), American-born British luger Olympian Al Rosen (1924–2015), American All Star and MVP baseball player Al Rosen (actor) (1910–1990), American actor in Cheers Alan Rosen (restaurant owner) (born 1969), American restaurant and bakery owner, and author Albert Rosen (1924–1997), conductor Andrea Rosen (born 1974), American comedian and actress Andy Rosen (also known as Goat), American musician Anton Rosen (1859–1928), Danish architect Beatrice Rosen (born 1984), French-American actress Carl Gustaf von Rosen (1909–1977), Swedish pioneer aviator Charles Rosen (1927–2012), Ameri. Harold is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 557K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Harold reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Harold

Meaning: army ruler

Germanic

Harold is an English personal name. The modern name Harold ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic *harja-waldaz, meaning 'military-power' or 'army-ruler'. The name entered Modern English via the Old English from Hereweald, which retained the same meaning and was prevalent in Anglo-Saxon England. The name's popularity in Viking Age England would also have been bolstered by the use of the Old Norse form Haraldr among Scandinavian settlers in the Danelaw. Chariovalda (d. 16), Batavian chieftain and Roman ally, killed near the River Weser Hagrold (fl.

Surname: Rosen

Scandinavian

Adam Rosen (1984–2021), American-born British luger Olympian Al Rosen (1924–2015), American All Star and MVP baseball player Al Rosen (actor) (1910–1990), American actor in Cheers Alan Rosen (restaurant owner) (born 1969), American restaurant and bakery owner, and author Albert Rosen (1924–1997), conductor Andrea Rosen (born 1974), American comedian and actress Andy Rosen (also known as Goat), American musician Anton Rosen (1859–1928), Danish architect Beatrice Rosen (born 1984), French-American actress Carl Gustaf von Rosen (1909–1977), Swedish pioneer aviator Charles Rosen (1927–2012), Ameri.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Harold is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Harold by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Harold Rosen

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Harold Rosen:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Harold?
The first name Harold originates from Germanic. Harold is an English personal name. The modern name Harold ultimately derives from the Proto-Germanic *harja-waldaz, meaning 'military-power' or 'army-ruler'. The name entered Modern English via the Old English from Hereweald, which retained the same meaning and was prevalent in Anglo-Saxon England. The name's popularity in Viking Age England would also have been bolstered by the use of the Old Norse form Haraldr among Scandinavian settlers in the Danelaw. Chariovalda (d. 16), Batavian chieftain and Roman ally, killed near the River Weser Hagrold (fl.
When was Harold most popular?
The name Harold reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Rosen?
The surname Rosen originates from Scandinavian. Adam Rosen (1984–2021), American-born British luger Olympian Al Rosen (1924–2015), American All Star and MVP baseball player Al Rosen (actor) (1910–1990), American actor in Cheers Alan Rosen (restaurant owner) (born 1969), American restaurant and bakery owner, and author Albert Rosen (1924–1997), conductor Andrea Rosen (born 1974), American comedian and actress Andy Rosen (also known as Goat), American musician Anton Rosen (1859–1928), Danish architect Beatrice Rosen (born 1984), French-American actress Carl Gustaf von Rosen (1909–1977), Swedish pioneer aviator Charles Rosen (1927–2012), Ameri.
What are the origins of the name Harold Rosen?
The name Harold Rosen combines two different traditions: the first name Harold has Germanic roots, while the surname Rosen originates from Scandinavian.
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