Harold vs Jon

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 #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Harold Rank #991

Jon Rank #893

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Jon more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Jon mean?

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

Are Harold and Jon boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.