The name Harrison is a boy's name of English, Aboriginal origin meaning "son of Harry". Harrison is ranked #113 on our popularity charts and is often added to lists like Antique Baby Names Back in Style and discussed in our forums with posts like "Favourite Names in the last signature".
From the experts:
Harrison, a name made viable by Harrison Ford, is increasingly popular with parents who want an H name that's more formal than Harry or Hank but doesn't veer into the stiff Huntington-Harrington territory.
As a surname, Harrison has both presidential and Beatle connections.
Lists containing Harrison:
- Yupster Baby Names for Boys
- Musician Baby Names
- Presidential Baby Names
- Names to Substitute for Henry
- Boy Names ALWAYS in the Top 1000
- Surname Baby Names
- Celebrity-Inspired Baby Names
- Boy Baby Names Moving Up Fast
- Steampunk Baby Names
- Son Baby Names
- Names Inspired by The Beatles
- Antique Baby Names Back in Style
- Popular English Boy Names
- Cancer Baby Names
Harrison in Blog Posts
Harrison in the Forums
Comments
Tzach Says:
TheSlothPrincess Says:
Harrison is the name my SO and I have chosen if we ever have a son. It sounds current without being extremely popular, strong but friendly at the same time.
Haids1987 Says:
Indeed he does! He's been my mental husband since I was in preschool. My real husband and I have an agreement. ;-)
cabosanmucus Says:
Handsome! Ford helps.
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Our last name is Zacharias, and I really want to incorporate Harrison if our baby is a boy. Right now we have chosen it as a middle name, but I love the name so much (it was also my Grandpas name) that I want it as a first name. Is Harrison Zacharias too long of a name?