Harold vs Shepard

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 #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Harold Rank #991

Shepard Rank #942

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Shepard more popular?

Shepard is more popular, ranked #942 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Shepard mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Harold and Shepard boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.