Harold vs Myron

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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Myron

Boy #1,695 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, fragrant oil"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,695
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ron

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991
Myron Rank #1,695

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1695 for Myron.

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

Myron ___

  • Myron James
  • Myron Lee
  • Myron Scott
  • Myron Allen
  • Myron Douglas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

If you choose Myron

Byron Irene Sylvia Leonard Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Myron more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Myron at #1695 in the United States.

What do Harold and Myron mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Myron means "myrrh, fragrant oil" (Greek origin).

Are Harold and Myron boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Myron is primarily a boy name.

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