Harold vs Stanley

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 #877 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"stony meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Harold Rank #991

Stanley Rank #877

Stanley is more popular, ranked #877 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Stanley more popular?

Stanley is more popular, ranked #877 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Stanley mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Stanley means "stony meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Harold and Stanley boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Stanley is primarily a boy name.