Harold vs Hedwig

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

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Hedwig

Girl #29,085 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #29,085
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Hed, Hedw, Hedwy

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Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991

Hedwig Rank #29,085

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #29085 for Hedwig.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harold ___

Harold James
Harold Edward
Harold Thomas
Harold Francis
Harold David
Harold William

Hedwig ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Hedwig more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Hedwig at #29085 in the United States.

What do Harold and Hedwig mean?

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

Are Harold and Hedwig boy or girl names?

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

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