Arthur vs Harper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"harp player, one who plays the harp"

Origin: Old English hearpere

English American Australian Scottish

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Arthur Rank #105

Harper Rank #1,789

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #1789 for Harper.

Is Arthur or Harper more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Harper at #1789 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Harper mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin).

Are Arthur and Harper boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Harper is primarily a boy name.