Harold vs Anders

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 #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Harold Rank #991

Anders Rank #835

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Anders more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Anders mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Harold and Anders boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.