Harold vs Bode

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

American Scandinavian German

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Harold Rank #991

Bode Rank #805

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Bode more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Bode mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Harold and Bode boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.