Herald Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Herald Name at a Glance

Name	Herald
Meaning	One who proclaims. Also variant of Harold Army commander.'.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Herald Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Herald means “One who proclaims. Also variant of Harold Army commander”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Herald Name Origin

Our database records Herald under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Herald a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Herald is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Herald

When considering Herald for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.