Benny vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benny

Boy #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"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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Benny Rank #892

Harold Rank #991

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Benny or Harold more popular?

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Benny and Harold mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Benny and Harold boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.