Harwood

Harwood is a boy's name of English origin meaning “hare and hoar, grey.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Harwood at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
“hare and hoar, grey”
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑː(ɹ)wʊd/

About the name Harwood

Harwood belongs to the English & American tradition. Its meaning — “hare and hoar, grey” — is the sense carried by its English roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Harwood first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1841 in 1919, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 340 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Harwood in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#1841 in 1919
Peak year
1919
Total since 1880
340

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Harwood mean?

Harwood means “hare and hoar, grey” in its English roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Harwood a boy or girl name?

Harwood is a boy name.

What origin is the name Harwood?

Harwood comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Harwood?

Harwood first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #1841 in 1919, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Harwood?

Harwood is pronounced /ˈhɑː(ɹ)wʊd/ (IPA).

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