Harold vs Kooper

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

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Harold →

Kooper

Boy #1,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"barrel maker, cask craftsman"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,083
Total SSA Count
201
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Koop, Koo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Kooper →

Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991
Kooper Rank #1,083

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1083 for Kooper.

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

Kooper ___

  • Kooper James
  • Kooper Lee
  • Kooper Grey
  • Kooper Cole
  • Kooper Dean
  • Kooper Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

If you choose Kooper

Hunter Parker Fletcher Sawyer Tanner

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Kooper more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Kooper at #1083 in the United States.

What do Harold and Kooper mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Kooper means "barrel maker, cask craftsman" (Middle English origin).

Are Harold and Kooper boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Kooper is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Kooper vs Harold Harold vs Thaddeus Harold vs Derrick Harold vs Talon Harold vs Osman
← Full profile: Harold ← Full profile: Kooper Browse all baby names