Harold vs Krue

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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Krue

Boy #934 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crew, group of companions"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#934
Total SSA Count
247
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991
Krue Rank #934

Krue is more popular, ranked #934 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

Krue ___

  • Krue James
  • Krue Lee
  • Krue River
  • Krue Bear
  • Krue Stone
  • Krue Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

If you choose Krue

Wilder Colt Ace Sloane Briar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Krue more popular?

Krue is more popular, ranked #934 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Krue mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Krue means "crew, group of companions" (Old French via English origin).

Are Harold and Krue boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Krue is primarily a boy name.

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