Byron vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Byron

Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Byron Rank #884

Harold Rank #991

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Byron or Harold more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Byron and Harold mean?

Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Byron and Harold boy or girl names?

Byron is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.