Harold vs Gordon

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 #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Harold Rank #991

Gordon Rank #1,090

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Is Harold or Gordon more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Harold and Gordon mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Harold and Gordon boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.