Harper vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harper

Boy #1,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"harp player, one who plays the harp"

Origin: Old English hearpere

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Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

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Harper Rank #1,789

Cai Rank #1,906

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 vs #1906 for Cai.

Is Harper or Cai more popular?

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Harper and Cai mean?

Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Harper and Cai boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.