Harold vs Marlon

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 #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Harold Rank #991

Marlon Rank #1,088

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Harold or Marlon more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Harold and Marlon mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Harold and Marlon boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.