Altha 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

Altha Rank #29,078
Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #29078 for Altha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Altha ___

No pairings available yet.

Harold ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Altha

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If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Altha or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Altha at #29078 in the United States.

What do Altha and Harold mean?

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

Are Altha and Harold boy or girl names?

Altha is primarily a girl name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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