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Harold vs Case

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#991
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Case

Boy #723 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"maker of cases or boxes"

Origin: Old French casse/Latin capsa

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#723
Total SSA Count
362
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991
Case Rank #723

Case is more popular, ranked #723 vs #991 for Harold.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Case more popular?

Case is more popular, ranked #723 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Case mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Case means "maker of cases or boxes" (Old French casse/Latin capsa origin).

Are Harold and Case boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Case is primarily a boy name.

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