Leighton vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leighton

Boy #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb garden settlement"

Origin: Old English

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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Leighton Rank #1,040

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1040 for Leighton.

Is Leighton or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Leighton at #1040 in the United States.

What do Leighton and Harold mean?

Leighton means "herb garden settlement" (Old English origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Leighton and Harold boy or girl names?

Leighton is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.