Harold vs Douglas

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 #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Harold Rank #991

Douglas Rank #855

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Douglas more popular?

Douglas is more popular, ranked #855 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Douglas mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Harold and Douglas boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Douglas is primarily a boy name.