Harold vs Joey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joey

Boy #890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will add, God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#890
Total SSA Count
266
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Joe

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991
Joey Rank #890

Joey is more popular, ranked #890 vs #991 for Harold.

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

Joey ___

  • Joey James
  • Joey Robert
  • Joey Thomas
  • Joey Alexander
  • Joey Michael
  • Joey Paul

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

If you choose Joey

Frankie Tommy Billie Stevie Bobby

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Joey more popular?

Joey is more popular, ranked #890 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Joey mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Joey means "God will add, God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harold and Joey boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Joey is primarily a boy name.

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