Harold vs Barron

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 #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Harold Rank #991

Barron Rank #1,016

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1016 for Barron.

Is Harold or Barron more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Barron at #1016 in the United States.

What do Harold and Barron mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Harold and Barron boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Barron is primarily a boy name.