Harper vs Lyon

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 #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Harper Rank #1,789

Lyon Rank #1,890

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Harper or Lyon more popular?

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Harper and Lyon mean?

Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Harper and Lyon boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.