Harold vs Lewis

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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Lewis

Boy #435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

English Welsh French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#435
Total SSA Count
728
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lew, Louie

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Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991
Lewis Rank #435

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 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

Lewis ___

  • Lewis James
  • Lewis Arthur
  • Lewis Charles
  • Lewis Thomas
  • Lewis Henry
  • Lewis George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

If you choose Lewis

Albert Arthur Harriet Florence Edith

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Lewis more popular?

Lewis is more popular, ranked #435 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Lewis mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Lewis means "famous warrior" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Harold and Lewis boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Lewis is primarily a boy name.

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