Sir vs Harper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sir

Boy #1,964 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, master"

Origin: Old French

American English Caribbean

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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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Sir Rank #1,964

Harper Rank #1,789

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

Is Sir or Harper more popular?

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

What do Sir and Harper mean?

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

Are Sir and Harper boy or girl names?

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