Harold vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Harold Rank #991

Zen Rank #959

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Harold or Zen more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Zen mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Harold and Zen boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.