Harper
HAHR-pər
Popularity
#12
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
138,906
Peak Year
#11,101 in 2016
First Recorded
1881
Style
Modern & Trendy
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Harper is an English occupational surname turned first name, originally denoting someone who played the harp.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Harper Lee
American author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.
Harper Beckham
Daughter of David and Victoria Beckham.
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