Harold vs Branson

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 #1,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brand, son of the sword"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

American English

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Harold Rank #991

Branson Rank #1,105

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1105 for Branson.

Is Harold or Branson more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Branson at #1105 in the United States.

What do Harold and Branson mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Branson means "son of Brand, son of the sword" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Harold and Branson boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Branson is primarily a boy name.