Harold vs Aven

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 #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

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Harold Rank #991

Aven Rank #1,157

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1157 for Aven.

Is Harold or Aven more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Aven at #1157 in the United States.

What do Harold and Aven mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin).

Are Harold and Aven boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Aven is primarily a boy name.