Rene vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rene

Boy #993 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French Spanish English Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#993
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#991
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Rene Rank #993
Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #993 for Rene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rene or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Rene at #993 in the United States.

What do Rene and Harold mean?

Rene means "reborn, born again" (Latin origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Rene and Harold boy or girl names?

Rene is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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