Austen vs Harper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Austen

Boy #1,986 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"majestic, venerable"

Origin: Latin Augustus

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Boy #1,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"harp player, one who plays the harp"

Origin: Old English hearpere

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Austen Rank #1,986

Harper Rank #1,789

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 vs #1986 for Austen.

Is Austen or Harper more popular?

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 compared to Austen at #1986 in the United States.

What do Austen and Harper mean?

Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin). Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin).

Are Austen and Harper boy or girl names?

Austen is primarily a boy name. Harper is primarily a boy name.