Harold Schroder

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Harold Schroder — army ruler
557K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Harold Schroder 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 Schroder: Arthur Schröder (1892–1986), German actor Atze Schröder, stage name of German comedian Hubertus Albers Bernd Schröder (born 1942), German football manager Björn Schröder (born 1968), German and Swiss curler and coach Björn Schröder (born 1980), German cyclist Bob Schroder (born 1944), American baseball player Brigitte Schröder (1917–2000), German politician Carly Schroeder (born 1990), American actress Christa Schroeder (1908–1984), Adolf Hitler's personal secretary Christian Mathias Schröder (1778–1860), German politician Corina Schröder (born 1986), German footballer Dennis Schröder (born 19. 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: Schroder

English

Arthur Schröder (1892–1986), German actor Atze Schröder, stage name of German comedian Hubertus Albers Bernd Schröder (born 1942), German football manager Björn Schröder (born 1968), German and Swiss curler and coach Björn Schröder (born 1980), German cyclist Bob Schroder (born 1944), American baseball player Brigitte Schröder (1917–2000), German politician Carly Schroeder (born 1990), American actress Christa Schroeder (1908–1984), Adolf Hitler's personal secretary Christian Mathias Schröder (1778–1860), German politician Corina Schröder (born 1986), German footballer Dennis Schröder (born 19.

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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 Schroder

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 Schroder:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

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 Schroder?
The surname Schroder originates from English. Arthur Schröder (1892–1986), German actor Atze Schröder, stage name of German comedian Hubertus Albers Bernd Schröder (born 1942), German football manager Björn Schröder (born 1968), German and Swiss curler and coach Björn Schröder (born 1980), German cyclist Bob Schroder (born 1944), American baseball player Brigitte Schröder (1917–2000), German politician Carly Schroeder (born 1990), American actress Christa Schroeder (1908–1984), Adolf Hitler's personal secretary Christian Mathias Schröder (1778–1860), German politician Corina Schröder (born 1986), German footballer Dennis Schröder (born 19.
What are the origins of the name Harold Schroder?
The name Harold Schroder combines two different traditions: the first name Harold has Germanic roots, while the surname Schroder originates from English.
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