Harold vs Cason

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

Cason

Boy #859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the marsh dwellers"

Origin: English/Scottish (via Carson)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#859
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991
Cason Rank #859

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 vs #991 for Harold.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Cason more popular?

Cason is more popular, ranked #859 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Cason mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Cason means "son of the marsh dwellers" (English/Scottish (via Carson) origin).

Are Harold and Cason boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Cason is primarily a boy name.

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