Harold vs Nova

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 #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Harold Rank #991

Nova Rank #1,180

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Harold or Nova more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Harold and Nova mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Harold and Nova boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.