Vance vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vance

Boy #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

Origin: Old English

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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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Vance Rank #996

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #996 for Vance.

Is Vance or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Vance at #996 in the United States.

What do Vance and Harold mean?

Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Vance and Harold boy or girl names?

Vance is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.