Harold vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Harold Rank #991

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Gideon mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harold and Gideon boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.