Harold vs Darren

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 #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Harold Rank #991

Darren Rank #955

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Darren more popular?

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Darren mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Harold and Darren boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.