Harold vs Gary

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 #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Harold Rank #991

Gary Rank #1,133

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Harold or Gary more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Harold and Gary mean?

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

Are Harold and Gary boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.