Curley 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Curley Rank #28,011
Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #28011 for Curley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Curley ___

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 Curley

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If you choose Harold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Curley or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Curley at #28011 in the United States.

What do Curley and Harold mean?

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

Are Curley and Harold boy or girl names?

Curley is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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