Harper vs Irving

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 #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Harper Rank #1,789

Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1789 for Harper.

Is Harper or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Harper at #1789 in the United States.

What do Harper and Irving mean?

Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Harper and Irving boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.