Gordon vs Harold

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,090
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gordie, Gordo

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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

Gordon Rank #1,090
Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gordon ___

  • Gordon James
  • Gordon Scott
  • Gordon Alexander
  • Gordon Andrew
  • Gordon Bruce
  • Gordon Keith

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 Gordon

Donald Alastair Fiona Hamish Moira

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Harold mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Gordon and Harold boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.

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