Harper vs Austen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harper

Boy #1,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"harp player, one who plays the harp"

Origin: Old English hearpere

English American Australian Scottish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,986 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"majestic, venerable"

Origin: Latin Augustus

English American

✓ All Clear

Harper Rank #1,789

Austen Rank #1,986

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

Is Harper or Austen more popular?

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

What do Harper and Austen mean?

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

Are Harper and Austen boy or girl names?

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