Harold vs Emory

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 #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Harold Rank #991

Emory Rank #886

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Emory mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Harold and Emory boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.