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Harvest

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Pronounced HAR-vist /ˈhɑr.vɪst/High

Meaning: From the word harvest — Old English haerfest, 'autumn; the gathering of crops' — abundance and reapingMedium

In 30 seconds: Bountiful and earthy: Harvest is the word-name for the autumn gathering — abundance, plenty, and reaping. Warm, distinctive, and seasonal.

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MeaningFrom the word harvest — Old English haerfest, 'autumn; the gathering of crops' — abundance and reaping

U.S. rank (2024)#4493 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births31 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 429

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Harvest comes from the word harvest — Old English haerfest, 'autumn; the gathering of crops' — abundance and reaping. A warm, earthy seasonal word-name, used for both sexes, here for girls.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-gathering at the root, and seasonal.

Did you know? Harvest, from Old English haerfest ('autumn; reaping'), names the season of gathering and plenty — a warm, earthy nature word-name, lovely for a fall baby.

Overall data confidence 60%

Oxford English Dictionary — harvest — word origin

Variations

Harvestine

Nicknames

Harvy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Harvest mean?

Harvest is the word for 'autumn; the gathering of crops' — abundance and reaping.

How do you pronounce Harvest?

It's said HAR-vist /ˈhɑr.vɪst/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Harvest a boy or girl name?

Harvest is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Harvest?

Harvest is a rare name in the U.S.