Irving vs Harper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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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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Irving Rank #1,618

Harper Rank #1,789

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1789 for Harper.

Is Irving or Harper more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Harper at #1789 in the United States.

What do Irving and Harper mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin).

Are Irving and Harper boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Harper is primarily a boy name.