Harold vs Duncan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Boy #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Harold Rank #991

Duncan Rank #1,104

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Harold or Duncan more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Harold and Duncan mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Harold and Duncan boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.