Harold vs Brett

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 #1,061 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a Breton, person from Brittany"

Origin: Celtic/Old French

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Harold Rank #991

Brett Rank #1,061

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1061 for Brett.

Is Harold or Brett more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Brett at #1061 in the United States.

What do Harold and Brett mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Brett means "a Breton, person from Brittany" (Celtic/Old French origin).

Are Harold and Brett boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Brett is primarily a boy name.