Harper vs Darryl

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

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Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,803
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Harper Rank #1,789

Darryl Rank #1,803

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harper or Darryl more popular?

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Harper and Darryl mean?

Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Harper and Darryl boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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