Harold vs Rodney

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 #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Harold Rank #991

Rodney Rank #1,086

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Harold or Rodney more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Harold and Rodney mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Harold and Rodney boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Rodney is primarily a boy name.