Harold vs Rey

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 #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Harold Rank #991

Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Rey mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Harold and Rey boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.