Bode vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bode

Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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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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Bode Rank #805

Harold Rank #991

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Bode or Harold more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Bode and Harold mean?

Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Bode and Harold boy or girl names?

Bode is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.