Harold vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Harold Rank #991

Gerald Rank #1,168

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Harold or Gerald more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Harold and Gerald mean?

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

Are Harold and Gerald boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.