Harold vs Joan

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 #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Harold Rank #991

Joan Rank #1,014

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1014 for Joan.

Is Harold or Joan more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.

What do Harold and Joan mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harold and Joan boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Joan is primarily a boy name.