Harold vs Maryjoe

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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Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991
Maryjoe Rank #28,737

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #28737 for Maryjoe.

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

Maryjoe ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

If you choose Maryjoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Maryjoe more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Maryjoe at #28737 in the United States.

What do Harold and Maryjoe mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Harold and Maryjoe boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Maryjoe is primarily a girl name.

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