Denim vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denim

Boy #1,115 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,115
Total SSA Count
192
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Den

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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

Denim Rank #1,115
Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1115 for Denim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denim ___

  • Denim James
  • Denim Cole
  • Denim River
  • Denim Lee
  • Denim Ray
  • Denim Jack

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 Denim

Wren Scout Sage Fox Reed

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denim or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Denim at #1115 in the United States.

What do Denim and Harold mean?

Denim means "of Nîmes, sturdy woven cloth" (French origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Denim and Harold boy or girl names?

Denim is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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