Harper vs Craig

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

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Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

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Harper Rank #1,789

Craig Rank #1,840

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Harper or Craig more popular?

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Harper and Craig mean?

Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Harper and Craig boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.