Boy · #4,201 in 2026

Harcourt

Harcourt is a male given name which may refer to:Harcourt Mortimer Bengough (1837–1922), British Army major general Harcourt Burland Bull (1824–1881), Ontario (Canada) journalist and political figure Harcourt Butler (1869–1939), British Governor of Burma Harcourt Dowsley (1919-2014), Australian cricketer and Australian rules footballer Harcourt Gilbey Gold (1876–1952), British rower, the first to…

Current Rank
#4,201
Peak Rank
#3,867 (1924)
Total Babies
11
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1924
First Year
1926
Last Year
1924
Peak Year
#3867
Peak Rank
11
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Harcourt

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Harcourt is a male given name which may refer to:Harcourt Mortimer Bengough (1837–1922), British Army major general Harcourt Burland Bull (1824–1881), Ontario (Canada) journalist and political figure Harcourt Butler (1869–1939), British Governor of Burma Harcourt Dowsley (1919-2014), Australian cricketer and Australian rules footballer Harcourt Gilbey Gold (1876–1952), British rower, the first to…

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The Story of Harcourt

Harcourt first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1924, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 6 Harcourts were born — ranking #3,867 that year. As of 2026, Harcourt ranks #4,201 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Harcourts have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Harcourt

Phonetically similar names — useful when Harcourt is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Hardcourt
  • Hardcore
  • Haircut
  • Harker
  • Forecourt
  • Harked
  • Haircare
  • Markert
  • Marcotte
  • Hardart
  • Hypercard
  • Harward

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Harcourt

What does the name Harcourt mean?
Harcourt is a male given name which may refer to:Harcourt Mortimer Bengough (1837–1922), British Army major general Harcourt Burland Bull (1824–1881), Ontario (Canada) journalist and political figure Harcourt Butler (1869–1939), British Governor of Burma Harcourt Dowsley (1919-2014), Australian cricketer and Australian rules footballer Harcourt Gilbey Gold (1876–1952), British rower, the first to…
How popular is Harcourt in 2026?
In 2026, Harcourt ranks #4,201 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Harcourt most popular?
Harcourt reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #3,867 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Harcourt a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Harcourt is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Harcourt?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Harcourt include Berge, Harumi, Bunion. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Harcourt

Harcourt is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1924 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Harcourt's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #3,867. Use the chart and map above to compare Harcourt's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.