Barron vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barron

Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Barron Rank #1,016

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1016 for Barron.

Is Barron or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Barron at #1016 in the United States.

What do Barron and Harold mean?

Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Barron and Harold boy or girl names?

Barron is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.