Jones vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jones

Boy #849 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of John"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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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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Jones Rank #849

Harold Rank #991

Jones is more popular, ranked #849 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Jones or Harold more popular?

Jones is more popular, ranked #849 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Jones and Harold mean?

Jones means "son of John" (Welsh origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Jones and Harold boy or girl names?

Jones is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.