Harold vs Dane

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 #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Harold Rank #991

Dane Rank #882

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Dane more popular?

Dane is more popular, ranked #882 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Dane mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin).

Are Harold and Dane boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Dane is primarily a boy name.