Abbott vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Harry, Hal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Abbott Rank #3,766
Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #3766 for Abbott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abbott ___

  • Abbott James
  • Abbott William
  • Abbott Henry
  • Abbott Thomas
  • Abbott Charles
  • Abbott Edward

Harold ___

  • Harold James
  • Harold Edward
  • Harold Thomas
  • Harold Francis
  • Harold David
  • Harold William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Abbott

Fletcher Hollis Wren Piper Mercer

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbott or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Abbott at #3766 in the United States.

What do Abbott and Harold mean?

Abbott means "father, head of monastery" (Aramaic via Latin origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Abbott and Harold boy or girl names?

Abbott is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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