Harold vs Ernest

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 #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Harold Rank #991

Ernest Rank #1,085

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1085 for Ernest.

Is Harold or Ernest more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Ernest at #1085 in the United States.

What do Harold and Ernest mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Harold and Ernest boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.