Ellar 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

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Popularity Comparison

Ellar Rank #29,090
Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #29090 for Ellar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellar ___

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 Ellar

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If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellar or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Ellar at #29090 in the United States.

What do Ellar and Harold mean?

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

Are Ellar and Harold boy or girl names?

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

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