Ben vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Ben Rank #802

Harold Rank #991

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Ben or Harold more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Ben and Harold mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Ben and Harold boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.