Harper vs Malcom

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 #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Harper Rank #1,789

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1789 for Harper.

Is Harper or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Harper at #1789 in the United States.

What do Harper and Malcom mean?

Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Harper and Malcom boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.