Harold vs Alec

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 #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Harold Rank #991

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Alec mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Harold and Alec boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.