Harold vs Grey

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 #878 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gray-haired one"

Origin: Old English

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Harold Rank #991

Grey Rank #878

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Grey more popular?

Grey is more popular, ranked #878 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Grey mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Grey means "gray-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Harold and Grey boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Grey is primarily a boy name.