Harold vs Abner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Harold Rank #991

Abner Rank #840

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Abner more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Abner mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harold and Abner boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Abner is primarily a boy name.