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Haralambos

♂ Boy

Pronounced hah-rah-LAM-bos /hɑ.rɑˈlɑm.bos/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek Charalampos, built on chara ('joy') and lampein ('to shine'), giving the sense 'shining or radiant with joy.' It is a traditional Greek name, often honoring Saint Charalampos, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A rolling four-beat name: Haralambos means 'shining with joy,' radiant and glad (said 'hah-rah-LAM-bos'). A traditional Greek pick we note.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Charalampos, built on chara ('joy') and lampein ('to shine'), giving the sense 'shining or radiant with joy.' It is a traditional Greek name, often honoring Saint Charalampos, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#12925 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1978
Total births (all-time)≈ 266

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197819692024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Haralambos comes from the Greek Charalampos, from chara ('joy') and lampein ('to shine') — 'radiant with joy.' A traditional Greek name often given for Saint Charalampos, it is carried among Greek families worldwide, which we note (said 'hah-rah-LAM-bos').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, most often among Greek families. Rare, radiant, and traditional.

Did you know? Haralambos joins the Greek chara ('joy') and lampein ('to shine') — 'shining with gladness.' It often honors Saint Charalampos and is a long-loved Greek name, which we note (said 'hah-rah-LAM-bos').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Haralambos — Greek Charalampos, 'shining with joy'; noted

Variations

CharalamposCharalambosHaralampos

Nicknames

HarryBabis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haralambos mean?

Haralambos comes from the Greek chara ('joy') and lampein ('to shine') — 'shining or radiant with joy,' which we note.

How do you pronounce Haralambos?

It's said hah-rah-LAM-bos /hɑ.rɑˈlɑm.bos/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Haralambos a boy or girl name?

Haralambos is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Haralambos?

Haralambos is a rare name in the U.S., carried most often by Greek families.

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