Harper

Meaning of Harper

Harper originally meant someone who plays the harp.

Harper has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Harper

Harper has held fairly steady, sitting around #16 in 2025 after peaking at #9 in 2018.

Harper as a boy's name

Harper is also used as a boy's name. Harper means "harp player." It originally referred to someone who played the harp.

Notable people named Harper

• Harper Lee
  Author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
• Harper Beckham
  Daughter of David and Victoria
• Harper Grae
  Country Music Singer
• Harper Simon
  Singer-songwriter
• Harper Watters
  Ballet dancer

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Questions about the name Harper

What does the name Harper mean?

Harper means harper originally meant someone who plays the harp, and it comes from English origins.

Is Harper a boy's or a girl's name?

Harper is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Harper?

In 2025, Harper ranked #16 for girls, down from #12 the year before.

When was Harper most popular?

Harper peaked at #9 in 2018.