Harper vs Gentry

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 #1,601 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble birth, upper class"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Harper Rank #1,789

Gentry Rank #1,601

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 vs #1789 for Harper.

Is Harper or Gentry more popular?

Gentry is more popular, ranked #1601 compared to Harper at #1789 in the United States.

What do Harper and Gentry mean?

Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin). Gentry means "noble birth, upper class" (Old French origin).

Are Harper and Gentry boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a boy name. Gentry is primarily a boy name.