Harold vs Billy

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 #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Harold Rank #991

Billy Rank #1,051

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Harold or Billy more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Harold and Billy mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Harold and Billy boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.