Harold vs Mathew

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 #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Harold Rank #991

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Mathew mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harold and Mathew boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.