Marlon vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Marlon or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Harold mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Marlon and Harold boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.