Harold vs Roger

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 #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Harold Rank #991

Roger Rank #750

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Roger more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Roger mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Harold and Roger boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.