Harold vs Excel

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 #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Harold Rank #991

Excel Rank #38,796

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Harold or Excel more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Harold and Excel mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Harold and Excel boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.