Harold vs Bobby

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 #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

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Harold Rank #991

Bobby Rank #1,126

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Harold or Bobby more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Harold and Bobby mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Harold and Bobby boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.