Harold vs Van

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 #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Harold Rank #991

Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Van mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Harold and Van boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.