Randy vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Randy

Boy #1,019 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shield wolf, protector"

Origin: Germanic

American English Canadian

25 High Risk

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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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Randy Rank #1,019

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1019 for Randy.

Is Randy or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Randy at #1019 in the United States.

What do Randy and Harold mean?

Randy means "shield wolf, protector" (Germanic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Randy and Harold boy or girl names?

Randy is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.