ThinkabaraHarrison: meaning and origin
Harrison
“Son of Harry”
About the name Harrison
Harrison is a boy’s name from the English tradition. Its meaning is “son of Harry”. Names from Old English and English words and surnames — like Harper, Hudson, Willow and Wyatt.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More English names
- Archer 👦Bowman · English
- Arden 🧒Valley of the eagle · English
- Ash 🧒The ash tree · English
- Avery 🧒Ruler of the elves · English
- Blake 🧒Pale, or dark · English
- Brooks 👦Of the brook, small stream · English
- Carter 👦Cart driver · English
- Colton 👦Coal town · English
- Cooper 👦Barrel maker · English
- Easton 👦East-facing place · English
- Edward 👦Wealthy guardian · English
- Forest 👦Woods, woodland · English
Sibling name ideas (English, girls)
- Audrey 👧Noble strength · English
- Autumn 👧The fall season · English
- Brooklyn 👧Broken land, stream; the New York borough · English
- Daisy 👧Day’s eye; the daisy flower · English
- Dakota 👧Friend, ally; from the Dakota people and the US states · English
- Ellie 👧Light; a short form of Eleanor and Ellen · English
- Ember 👧A glowing piece of coal · English
- Evelyn 👧Wished-for child; from an old surname · English
More boy names starting with H
- Haruto 👦Sun flying (one common reading) · Japanese
- Henry 👦Ruler of the home · German
- Holden 👦Hollow valley · English
- Hudson 👦Son of Hudde; from an English surname and the Hudson River · English
- Hugo 👦Mind, heart, spirit · German
- Hunter 👦One who hunts · English
Questions and answers
What does the name Harrison mean?
Harrison is a name of English origin. It means: son of Harry.
Is Harrison a boy or girl name?
Harrison is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Harrison have?
Harrison has 8 letters and about 3 syllables.