Harper vs Hiram

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 #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Harper Rank #1,789

Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #1789 for Harper.

Is Harper or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Harper at #1789 in the United States.

What do Harper and Hiram mean?

Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harper and Hiram boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.