Harold vs Silva

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
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Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991
Silva Rank #28,905

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #28905 for Silva.

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

Silva ___

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 Silva

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Silva more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Silva at #28905 in the United States.

What do Harold and Silva mean?

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

Are Harold and Silva boy or girl names?

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

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