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Harper vs Antony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harper

Boy #1,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"harp player, one who plays the harp"

Origin: Old English hearpere

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,789
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Antony

Boy #1,780 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one, beyond praise"

Origin: Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Roman Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,780
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Harper Rank #1,789
Antony Rank #1,780

Antony is more popular, ranked #1780 vs #1789 for Harper.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harper or Antony more popular?

Antony is more popular, ranked #1780 compared to Harper at #1789 in the United States.

What do Harper and Antony mean?

Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin). Antony means "priceless one, beyond praise" (Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin) origin).

Are Harper and Antony boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a boy name. Antony is primarily a boy name.

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