Harold vs Bear

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 #829 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the bear"

Origin: Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz

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Harold Rank #991

Bear Rank #829

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Bear more popular?

Bear is more popular, ranked #829 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Bear mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Bear means "the bear" (Old English bera, Proto-Germanic beruz origin).

Are Harold and Bear boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Bear is primarily a boy name.