Harold vs Sven

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 #2,624 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young warrior, young man"

Origin: Old Norse

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Harold Rank #991

Sven Rank #2,624

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #2624 for Sven.

Is Harold or Sven more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Sven at #2624 in the United States.

What do Harold and Sven mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Sven means "young warrior, young man" (Old Norse origin).

Are Harold and Sven boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Sven is primarily a boy name.