Harper vs Kent

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harper

Boy #1,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"harp player, one who plays the harp"

Origin: Old English hearpere

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Boy #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

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Harper Rank #1,789

Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1789 for Harper.

Is Harper or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Harper at #1789 in the United States.

What do Harper and Kent mean?

Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Harper and Kent boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.