Harold vs Vance

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 #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

Origin: Old English

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Harold Rank #991

Vance Rank #996

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #996 for Vance.

Is Harold or Vance more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Vance at #996 in the United States.

What do Harold and Vance mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin).

Are Harold and Vance boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Vance is primarily a boy name.