Harold vs Cedric

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 #945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bounty, kindly, beloved"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

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Harold Rank #991

Cedric Rank #945

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Cedric more popular?

Cedric is more popular, ranked #945 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Cedric mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Cedric means "bounty, kindly, beloved" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Harold and Cedric boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Cedric is primarily a boy name.