Harper vs Keoni

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Keoni

Boy #1,725 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,725
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Keo, Oni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Harper Rank #12
Keoni Rank #1,725

Harper is more popular, ranked #12 vs #1725 for Keoni.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harper ___

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

Keoni ___

  • Keoni James
  • Keoni Lee
  • Keoni Alexander
  • Keoni Michael
  • Keoni David
  • Keoni Gabriel

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Harper

Oliver Theodore Sawyer Olivia Scarlett

If you choose Keoni

Kai Leilani Makoa Nalani Kailani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harper or Keoni more popular?

Harper is more popular, ranked #12 compared to Keoni at #1725 in the United States.

What do Harper and Keoni mean?

Harper means "harp player, harper" (Old English origin). Keoni means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Hawaiian origin).

Are Harper and Keoni boy or girl names?

Harper is primarily a girl name. Keoni is primarily a boy name.

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