Coast vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Coast

Boy #1,143 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"land bordering the sea"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,143
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Coa, Coy, Coie

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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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Popularity Comparison

Coast Rank #1,143
Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1143 for Coast.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Coast ___

  • Coast James
  • Coast River
  • Coast Blue
  • Coast Wilder
  • Coast Finn
  • Coast Sable

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 Coast

River Reef Wilder Bay Sloane

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coast or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Coast at #1143 in the United States.

What do Coast and Harold mean?

Coast means "land bordering the sea" (Old French origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Coast and Harold boy or girl names?

Coast is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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