Harold vs Heath

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 #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Harold Rank #991

Heath Rank #852

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Heath more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Heath mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin).

Are Harold and Heath boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Heath is primarily a boy name.