Havard is of Norse origin, derived from the Old Norse 'Harðarr', which means 'hard' or 'strong'. It was popular among Vikings and has been used in Scandinavia for centuries. In Norway specifically, Havard is considered a traditional name, often found in historical records and literature.
"Havard experienced a consistent number of births over the years, with peaks in 1918 and 1919 (both at 9 births), and a noticeable dip to 5 births in 1934 and again in 1947. The total number of births from 1912 to 1952 is 149."