Harper vs Sire

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 #1,681 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, father, sovereign"

Origin: Old French

American African American

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Harper Rank #1,789

Sire Rank #1,681

Sire is more popular, ranked #1681 vs #1789 for Harper.

Is Harper or Sire more popular?

Sire is more popular, ranked #1681 compared to Harper at #1789 in the United States.

What do Harper and Sire mean?

Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin). Sire means "lord, father, sovereign" (Old French origin).

Are Harper and Sire boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a boy name. Sire is primarily a boy name.