Harold vs Colten

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 #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Harold Rank #991

Colten Rank #899

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Colten more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Colten mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Harold and Colten boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.