Harold vs Neil

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 #866 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cloud"

Origin: Old Irish

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Harold Rank #991

Neil Rank #866

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Neil more popular?

Neil is more popular, ranked #866 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Neil mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Neil means "cloud" (Old Irish origin).

Are Harold and Neil boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Neil is primarily a boy name.