Amelia 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

Amelia Rank #3
Harold Rank #991

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #991 for Harold.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Harold more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Harold mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Harold boy or girl names?

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

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