Dan vs Harper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Dan Rank #1,931

Harper Rank #1,789

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Harper more popular?

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Harper mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin).

Are Dan and Harper boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Harper is primarily a boy name.