Barron vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barron

Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,016
Total SSA Count
219
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Ron

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barron Rank #1,016
Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1016 for Barron.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barron ___

  • Barron James
  • Barron William
  • Barron Alexander
  • Barron Michael
  • Barron Thomas
  • Barron Edward

Harold ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barron or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Barron at #1016 in the United States.

What do Barron and Harold mean?

Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Barron and Harold boy or girl names?

Barron is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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