Harrison

Harrison is a boy name of English origin, meaning Son of Harry.

What Harrison means

Son of Harry.

Harrison sits at 8 letters, and ends on a consonant, which gives it a firmer stop.

Where Harrison comes from

English names come from a long layering of Anglo-Saxon, Norman French, and biblical sources. Many began as surnames, place names, or occupations before they were ever used as first names.

Harrison is recorded as English in origin. Browse other English names.

How popular is Harrison?

Harrison does not currently chart in the top 100 boy names. Rankings move constantly, and names can spend decades out of the lists before returning — so this says more about the present moment than about the name itself.

The character of Harrison

We group Harrison under the long-established classics. If that is the quality drawing you to it, the theme link below collects every other name we hold in the same group.

Themes: Classic

Names like Harrison

These share Harrison's themes, origin, or both — closest first.

• Jack — God is gracious.
• Alfred — Wise counsel; elf wisdom.
• Ashton — Town of ash trees.
• Bertie — Bright and famous.
• Carter — One who transports goods.
• Cooper — Barrel maker.
• Crew — A band; a troop.
• Dawson — Son of David.
• Easton — From the eastern town.
• Edgar — Wealthy spearman.
• Edmund — Wealthy protector.
• Edward — Wealthy guardian.

More English names

• Hadley — Field of heather.
• Hart — A strong stag.
• Grayson — Son of the steward.
• Harvey — Battle-worthy and strong.
• Goldie — Made of gold.
• Haven — A safe refuge.
• Golden — Made of gold; precious.
• Hawthorn — The flowering hawthorn tree.
• Ginger — Reddish; the lively spice.
• Hayden — From the hedged valley.