Evans vs Harper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evans

Boy #1,880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Evan"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh 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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Evans Rank #1,880

Harper Rank #1,789

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 vs #1880 for Evans.

Is Evans or Harper more popular?

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 compared to Evans at #1880 in the United States.

What do Evans and Harper mean?

Evans means "son of Evan" (Welsh origin). Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin).

Are Evans and Harper boy or girl names?

Evans is primarily a boy name. Harper is primarily a boy name.