Girl name · English
Harper
Our shortlist groups Harper under modern names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Harp player
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Girl
- Style
- modern
Names similar to Harper
Sharing at least one style with Harper — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Harper's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Harper
What does the name Harper mean?
Harper is of English origin and means "Harp player".
Is Harper a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Harper" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Harper?
Names with a similar style to Harper include Isla, Ava, Freya, Willow.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Last updated 12 August 2026.