Harrison

Meaning of Harrison

Son of Harry; Harry's son

Harrison has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Harrison

Harrison has held fairly steady, sitting around #116 in 2025 after peaking at #107 in 2016.

Notable people named Harrison

• Harrison Ford
  Actor, Star Wars and Indiana Jones
• George Harrison
  Musician, The Beatles guitarist
• Benjamin Harrison
  23rd U.S. President
• Harrison Barnes
  NBA basketball player
• Harrison Bader
  MLB baseball player

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Questions about the name Harrison

What does the name Harrison mean?

Harrison means son of harry; harry's son, and it comes from English origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Harrison?

In 2025, Harrison ranked #116 for boys, up from #121 the year before.

When was Harrison most popular?

Harrison peaked at #107 in 2016.