Henley vs Harper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henley

Boy #1,876 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the high woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,876
Total SSA Count: 85
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Wynn Damoni Calder Theoden

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Harper

Boy #1,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"harp player, one who plays the harp"

Origin: Old English hearpere

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,789
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Henley Rank #1,876

Harper Rank #1,789

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 vs #1876 for Henley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henley or Harper more popular?

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 compared to Henley at #1876 in the United States.

What do Henley and Harper mean?

Henley means "from the high woodland clearing" (Old English origin). Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin).

Are Henley and Harper boy or girl names?

Henley is primarily a boy name. Harper is primarily a boy name.

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