Mike vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

American English European

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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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Mike Rank #1,011

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1011 for Mike.

Is Mike or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mike and Harold mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Mike and Harold boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.