Harold vs Arden

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 #946 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great forest, eagle valley"

Origin: Celtic/Old English

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Harold Rank #991

Arden Rank #946

Arden is more popular, ranked #946 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Arden more popular?

Arden is more popular, ranked #946 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Arden mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Arden means "great forest, eagle valley" (Celtic/Old English origin).

Are Harold and Arden boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Arden is primarily a boy name.