Harold vs Geraldine

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

Girl #2,024 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Old Germanic

English French American Irish

15 High Risk

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Harold Rank #991

Geraldine Rank #2,024

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #2024 for Geraldine.

Is Harold or Geraldine more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Geraldine at #2024 in the United States.

What do Harold and Geraldine mean?

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

Are Harold and Geraldine boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Geraldine is primarily a girl name.