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Sol vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sol

Boy #1,138 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sun"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,138
Total SSA Count
186
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Sol Rank #1,138
Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1138 for Sol.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sol or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Sol at #1138 in the United States.

What do Sol and Harold mean?

Sol means "sun" (Latin origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Sol and Harold boy or girl names?

Sol is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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