Harold vs Gerardo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"brave with a spear"

Origin: Old High German (ger + hard)

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Harold Rank #991

Gerardo Rank #596

Gerardo is more popular, ranked #596 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Gerardo more popular?

Gerardo is more popular, ranked #596 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Gerardo mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Gerardo means "brave with a spear" (Old High German (ger + hard) origin).

Are Harold and Gerardo boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Gerardo is primarily a boy name.