Harold vs Benny

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 #892 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Harold Rank #991

Benny Rank #892

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Benny more popular?

Benny is more popular, ranked #892 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Benny mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harold and Benny boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Benny is primarily a boy name.