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Harold vs Fox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#991
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,113
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991
Fox Rank #1,113

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1113 for Fox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Fox more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Fox at #1113 in the United States.

What do Harold and Fox mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin).

Are Harold and Fox boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Fox is primarily a boy name.

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