Harold vs Langston

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 #912 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"long stone settlement"

Origin: Old English

English African-American

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Harold Rank #991

Langston Rank #912

Langston is more popular, ranked #912 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Langston more popular?

Langston is more popular, ranked #912 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Langston mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Langston means "long stone settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Harold and Langston boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Langston is primarily a boy name.