Harold vs Arnab

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#991
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Arnab

Boy #26,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ocean, sea"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Bengali Indian Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#26,572
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991
Arnab Rank #26,572

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #26572 for Arnab.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Arnab more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Arnab at #26572 in the United States.

What do Harold and Arnab mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Arnab means "ocean, sea" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Harold and Arnab boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Arnab is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons