Harold vs Lance

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 #843 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear, lance"

Origin: French/Latin

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Harold Rank #991

Lance Rank #843

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Lance more popular?

Lance is more popular, ranked #843 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Lance mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Lance means "spear, lance" (French/Latin origin).

Are Harold and Lance boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Lance is primarily a boy name.