Harold vs Larry

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 #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

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Harold Rank #991

Larry Rank #1,070

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1070 for Larry.

Is Harold or Larry more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Larry at #1070 in the United States.

What do Harold and Larry mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin).

Are Harold and Larry boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Larry is primarily a boy name.