Ferry vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#991
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ferry Rank #32,658
Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferry or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Harold mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Ferry and Harold boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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