Ash vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Ash Rank #1,152

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1152 for Ash.

Is Ash or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Ash and Harold mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Ash and Harold boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.