Harold vs Kacey

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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Kacey

Boy #1,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave in battle, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,045
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kace, KC

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991
Kacey Rank #1,045

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1045 for Kacey.

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

Kacey ___

  • Kacey James
  • Kacey Lee
  • Kacey Allen
  • Kacey Thomas
  • Kacey Ryan
  • Kacey Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

If you choose Kacey

Jordan Riley Logan Skyler Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Kacey more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Kacey at #1045 in the United States.

What do Harold and Kacey mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Kacey means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Harold and Kacey boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Kacey is primarily a boy name.

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