Harold vs Elisha

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 #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

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Harold Rank #991

Elisha Rank #851

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Elisha more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Elisha mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harold and Elisha boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.