Harold vs Sol

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
Sol Rank #818

Sol is more popular, ranked #818 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

Sol ___

  • Sol Marie
  • Sol Isabel
  • Sol Luna
  • Sol Rose
  • Sol Valentina
  • Sol Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

If you choose Sol

Luna Paz Luca Cielo Aurora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Sol more popular?

Sol is more popular, ranked #818 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Harold and Sol mean?

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

Are Harold and Sol boy or girl names?

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

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