Harold vs Sol

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 #1,138 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sun"

Origin: Latin

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Harold Rank #991

Sol Rank #1,138

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1138 for Sol.

Is Harold or Sol more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Sol at #1138 in the United States.

What do Harold and Sol mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Sol means "sun" (Latin origin).

Are Harold and Sol boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Sol is primarily a boy name.