Andrea vs Harper

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrea

Girl #185 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, brave, manly"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#185
Total SSA Count
1,624
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andie, Andi, Drea

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Harper

Girl #12 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"harp player, harper"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12
Total SSA Count
7,370
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Harp

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andrea Rank #185
Harper Rank #12

Harper is more popular, ranked #12 vs #185 for Andrea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrea ___

  • Andrea Marie
  • Andrea Lynn
  • Andrea Grace
  • Andrea Nicole
  • Andrea Rose
  • Andrea Ann

Harper ___

  • Harper Rose
  • Harper Grace
  • Harper Elizabeth
  • Harper Mae
  • Harper Jane
  • Harper Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrea

Marco Gianna Luca Bianca Matteo

If you choose Harper

Oliver Theodore Sawyer Olivia Scarlett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrea or Harper more popular?

Harper is more popular, ranked #12 compared to Andrea at #185 in the United States.

What do Andrea and Harper mean?

Andrea means "strong, brave, manly" (Greek origin). Harper means "harp player, harper" (Old English origin).

Are Andrea and Harper boy or girl names?

Andrea is primarily a girl name. Harper is primarily a girl name.

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