Harper vs Jessiah

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 #1,649 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God heals"

Origin: Hebrew

American Christian African American

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Harper Rank #1,789

Jessiah Rank #1,649

Jessiah is more popular, ranked #1649 vs #1789 for Harper.

Is Harper or Jessiah more popular?

Jessiah is more popular, ranked #1649 compared to Harper at #1789 in the United States.

What do Harper and Jessiah mean?

Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin). Jessiah means "God heals" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harper and Jessiah boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a boy name. Jessiah is primarily a boy name.