Harold vs Byron

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 #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Harold Rank #991

Byron Rank #884

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Byron more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Byron mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Harold and Byron boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.