Turner vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Turner

Boy #1,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who works a lathe, craftsman"

Origin: Old English/French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,007
Total SSA Count
223
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Turner Rank #1,007
Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1007 for Turner.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turner or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Turner at #1007 in the United States.

What do Turner and Harold mean?

Turner means "one who works a lathe, craftsman" (Old English/French origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Turner and Harold boy or girl names?

Turner is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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