Joan vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joan

Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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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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Joan Rank #1,014

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1014 for Joan.

Is Joan or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Joan at #1014 in the United States.

What do Joan and Harold mean?

Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Joan and Harold boy or girl names?

Joan is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.