Harold vs Lydia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

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Harold Rank #991

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Lydia mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Harold and Lydia boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.