Harold vs Wiley

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 #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

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Harold Rank #991

Wiley Rank #1,162

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1162 for Wiley.

Is Harold or Wiley more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Wiley at #1162 in the United States.

What do Harold and Wiley mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Harold and Wiley boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.