Bernese 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

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Popularity Comparison

Bernese Rank #28,987
Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #28987 for Bernese.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bernese ___

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 Harold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bernese or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Bernese at #28987 in the United States.

What do Bernese and Harold mean?

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

Are Bernese and Harold boy or girl names?

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

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