Joe vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joe

Boy #883 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God will increase, God will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Joe Rank #883

Harold Rank #991

Joe is more popular, ranked #883 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Joe or Harold more popular?

Joe is more popular, ranked #883 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Joe and Harold mean?

Joe means "God will increase, God will add" (Hebrew Yosef origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Joe and Harold boy or girl names?

Joe is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.