Branson vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Branson

Boy #1,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brand, son of the sword"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

American English

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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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Branson Rank #1,105

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1105 for Branson.

Is Branson or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Branson at #1105 in the United States.

What do Branson and Harold mean?

Branson means "son of Brand, son of the sword" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Branson and Harold boy or girl names?

Branson is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.