Terry vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

✓ All Clear

Terry Rank #1,187

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Harold mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Terry and Harold boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.