Nova vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Nova Rank #1,180

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Harold mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Nova and Harold boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.