Auden vs Harper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Auden

Boy #1,900 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Auden Rank #1,900

Harper Rank #1,789

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 vs #1900 for Auden.

Is Auden or Harper more popular?

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 compared to Auden at #1900 in the United States.

What do Auden and Harper mean?

Auden means "old friend" (Old English origin). Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin).

Are Auden and Harper boy or girl names?

Auden is primarily a boy name. Harper is primarily a boy name.