Harris

Meaning of Harris

Harris means "son of Harry." Harry is a shortened version of Henry, which means "ruler of the home."

Harris has German roots — browse every German baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Harris

After ranking as high as #972 in 2016, Harris has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Harris

• Harris Dickinson
  English actor and filmmaker
• Harris Wittels
  American comedian and writer
• Harris Yulin
  American actor
• Harris Barton
  Former NFL player
• Harris Faulkner
  American news anchor

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Questions about the name Harris

What does the name Harris mean?

Harris means harris means "son of harry." harry is a shortened version of henry, which means "ruler of the home.", and it comes from German origins.

Is Harris a boy's or a girl's name?

Harris is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Harris?

Harris did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Harris most popular?

Harris peaked at #972 in 2016.