George vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

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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

George Rank #123
Harold Rank #991

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #991 for Harold.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George Thomas

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 George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Harold more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do George and Harold mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are George and Harold boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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