Harold vs Adolf

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 #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Harold Rank #991

Adolf Rank #26,599

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Harold or Adolf more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Harold and Adolf mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin).

Are Harold and Adolf boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Adolf is primarily a boy name.