Harper vs Sir

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 #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

American English Caribbean

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Harper Rank #1,789

Sir Rank #1,964

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 vs #1964 for Sir.

Is Harper or Sir more popular?

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 compared to Sir at #1964 in the United States.

What do Harper and Sir mean?

Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin). Sir means "lord, master" (Old French origin).

Are Harper and Sir boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a boy name. Sir is primarily a boy name.