Heath vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Heath Rank #852

Harold Rank #991

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Heath or Harold more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Heath and Harold mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Heath and Harold boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.