Rodney vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Rodney Rank #1,086

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Rodney or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Harold mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Rodney and Harold boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.