Harold vs Jethro

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 #1,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"his excellence, his preeminence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Harold Rank #991

Jethro Rank #1,082

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1082 for Jethro.

Is Harold or Jethro more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Jethro at #1082 in the United States.

What do Harold and Jethro mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Jethro means "his excellence, his preeminence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harold and Jethro boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Jethro is primarily a boy name.