Harold vs Loyal

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 #879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faithful, devoted"

Origin: English/Old French

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Harold Rank #991

Loyal Rank #879

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Loyal more popular?

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Loyal mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Loyal means "faithful, devoted" (English/Old French origin).

Are Harold and Loyal boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Loyal is primarily a boy name.