Harold vs Terry

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 #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

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Harold Rank #991

Terry Rank #1,187

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Harold or Terry more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Harold and Terry mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Harold and Terry boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.