Harold vs Dash

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 #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

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Harold Rank #991

Dash Rank #969

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Dash more popular?

Dash is more popular, ranked #969 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Dash mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Harold and Dash boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.