Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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Harrison
BoyEnglish· “son of Harry”
- Meaning
- son of Harry
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- HEH-rih-suhn
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #116
- US babies 2025
- 3,072
- Best rank
- #52 (1888)
- Peak year
- 2016
Meaning and origin of Harrison
Harrison is an English name that means “son of Harry”.
Harrison is an English surname meaning "son of Harry", the medieval English form of Henry, which comes from Germanic elements meaning "home" and "ruler". Two American presidents bore it as a surname, William Henry Harrison and his grandson Benjamin Harrison, and it is now familiar as a first name thanks partly to the actor Harrison Ford. The name offers a longer, more formal route to the nicknames Harry and Harris. Harrison feels confident, polished and traditional, and it fits comfortably with other popular surname names ending in -son while carrying a distinguished image.
Popularity over time
Harrison has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #52 in 1888, and the most babies received it in 2016, when 3,662 were named Harrison. In 2025, 3,072 babies were named Harrison, and it ranked #116 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #277 in 1920, #448 in 1950, #756 in 1980, #184 in 2000, #233 in 2010, and #116 in 2025. Of the 99,138 US boys named Harrison since records began, 29% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 18,397 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Abel, Ryder, Jayce, Maddox, and King.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Harrison ranked highest in Maine, Vermont, and Missouri.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Harrison is usually pronounced HEH-rih-suhn, with three syllables. It has eight letters, starts with H and ends in “-on”.
Middle names for Harrison
A few middle names that flow with Harrison: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Harrison
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Harrison mean?
Harrison is an English name that means “son of Harry”.
What is the origin of the name Harrison?
Harrison has English roots. Harrison is an English surname meaning "son of Harry", the medieval English form of Henry, which comes from Germanic elements meaning "home" and "ruler".
Is Harrison a popular name?
Yes. Harrison ranked #116 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Harrison a boy or girl name?
Harrison is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Harrison?
Harrison is usually pronounced HEH-rih-suhn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings