Harold vs Denzel

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 #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Harold Rank #991

Denzel Rank #1,036

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Harold or Denzel more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Harold and Denzel mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Harold and Denzel boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.