Ciaran vs Harper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciaran

Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British

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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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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Harper Rank #1,789

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 vs #1789 for Harper.

Is Ciaran or Harper more popular?

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 compared to Harper at #1789 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Harper mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin).

Are Ciaran and Harper boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Harper is primarily a boy name.