Harper
Girl name · Old english · pronounced HAR-pur
Verified name
What does Harper mean?
Harp player
Origin and language
Old english
Language family: English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 16 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 23 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Harp, Harpie
Variant: Harpere
Related: Piper, Rowan
Using Harper across cultures
Popular surname-turned-first name popularized by Harper Lee.
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