Harold vs Jarod

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 #5,480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends"

Origin: Hebrew

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Harold Rank #991

Jarod Rank #5,480

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #5480 for Jarod.

Is Harold or Jarod more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Jarod at #5480 in the United States.

What do Harold and Jarod mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Jarod means "he who descends" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harold and Jarod boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Jarod is primarily a boy name.