Harold vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

English French Russian American

15 High Risk

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Harold Rank #991

Eugene Rank #871

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Eugene more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Eugene mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Harold and Eugene boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.