Harold vs Randy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,019 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shield wolf, protector"

Origin: Germanic

American English Canadian

25 High Risk

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Harold Rank #991

Randy Rank #1,019

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1019 for Randy.

Is Harold or Randy more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Randy at #1019 in the United States.

What do Harold and Randy mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Randy means "shield wolf, protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Harold and Randy boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Randy is primarily a boy name.