Harold vs Beck

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 #1,005 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"stream, small brook"

Origin: Old Norse

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Harold Rank #991

Beck Rank #1,005

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1005 for Beck.

Is Harold or Beck more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Beck at #1005 in the United States.

What do Harold and Beck mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Beck means "stream, small brook" (Old Norse origin).

Are Harold and Beck boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Beck is primarily a boy name.