Harold vs Axton

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 #838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Harold Rank #991

Axton Rank #838

Axton is more popular, ranked #838 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Axton more popular?

Axton is more popular, ranked #838 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Axton mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Axton means "ash tree settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Harold and Axton boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Axton is primarily a boy name.