Harold vs Reginald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Boy #1,181 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"counsel, power"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish American

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Harold Rank #991

Reginald Rank #1,181

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1181 for Reginald.

Is Harold or Reginald more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Reginald at #1181 in the United States.

What do Harold and Reginald mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Reginald means "counsel, power" (Germanic origin).

Are Harold and Reginald boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Reginald is primarily a boy name.