Zen vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zen

Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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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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Zen Rank #959

Harold Rank #991

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Zen or Harold more popular?

Zen is more popular, ranked #959 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Zen and Harold mean?

Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Zen and Harold boy or girl names?

Zen is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.