Harold vs Curtis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Boy #929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courteous, well-bred"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Harold Rank #991

Curtis Rank #929

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Curtis more popular?

Curtis is more popular, ranked #929 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Curtis mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Curtis means "courteous, well-bred" (Old French origin).

Are Harold and Curtis boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Curtis is primarily a boy name.