Harold vs Leif

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 #926 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heir, descendant, beloved"

Origin: Old Norse

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Harold Rank #991

Leif Rank #926

Leif is more popular, ranked #926 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Leif more popular?

Leif is more popular, ranked #926 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Leif mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Leif means "heir, descendant, beloved" (Old Norse origin).

Are Harold and Leif boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Leif is primarily a boy name.