Harper vs Richard

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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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Harper Rank #1,789

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1789 for Harper.

Is Harper or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Harper at #1789 in the United States.

What do Harper and Richard mean?

Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Harper and Richard boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.