Harold vs Joe

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 #883 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef

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Harold Rank #991

Joe Rank #883

Joe is more popular, ranked #883 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Joe more popular?

Joe is more popular, ranked #883 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Joe mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Joe means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew Yosef origin).

Are Harold and Joe boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Joe is primarily a boy name.