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Anders vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#835
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#991
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Anders Rank #835
Harold Rank #991

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #991 for Harold.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anders or Harold more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Anders and Harold mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Anders and Harold boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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