Harold vs Jones

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Harold Rank #991

Jones Rank #849

Jones is more popular, ranked #849 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Jones more popular?

Jones is more popular, ranked #849 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Jones mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin).

Are Harold and Jones boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Jones is primarily a boy name.