Benedict vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benedict

Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Benedict Rank #915

Harold Rank #991

Benedict is more popular, ranked #915 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Benedict or Harold more popular?

Benedict is more popular, ranked #915 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Benedict and Harold mean?

Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Benedict and Harold boy or girl names?

Benedict is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.