Bobby vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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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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Bobby Rank #1,126

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Bobby or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Harold mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Bobby and Harold boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.