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Harrison
Meaning: son of Harry · Origin: English · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
An English surname, 'son of Harry'. Harrison Ford made it a leading-man name.
Famous people named Harrison
- Harrison Ford (actor)
Nicknames
Harry, Harris
Variants & related names
Harris, Harrisson
Harrison name art
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FAQ
What does the name Harrison mean?
Harrison means “son of Harry”. It comes from English.
Is Harrison a popular name?
Yes — Harrison has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Harrison?
Harry, Harris.
What are other forms of Harrison?
Harris, Harrisson.
Similar names
Alfie · Teddy · Edward · Stanley · Graham · Zane
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.