Roger vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Roger Rank #750

Harold Rank #991

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Roger or Harold more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Roger and Harold mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Roger and Harold boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.