Geraldine vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Geraldine

Girl #2,024 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

English French American Irish

15 High Risk

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Geraldine Rank #2,024

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #2024 for Geraldine.

Is Geraldine or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Geraldine at #2024 in the United States.

What do Geraldine and Harold mean?

Geraldine means "spear ruler" (Old Germanic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Geraldine and Harold boy or girl names?

Geraldine is primarily a girl name. Harold is primarily a boy name.