Harold vs Eider

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 #1,022 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the Eider river"

Origin: Germanic/Nordic

Basque German Scandinavian

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Harold Rank #991

Eider Rank #1,022

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1022 for Eider.

Is Harold or Eider more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Eider at #1022 in the United States.

What do Harold and Eider mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Eider means "from the Eider river" (Germanic/Nordic origin).

Are Harold and Eider boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Eider is primarily a boy name.