Harrison

Gender Usage of the Name Harrison

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Harrison is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.98% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Harrison

• Worldwide

  #43 Boy’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #113 Boy’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #251 Boy’s name (2025)

  • Canada

    #111 Boy’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    #22 Boy’s name (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Harrison is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Harrison ranked #43 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #37 in 2024 — a drop of 6 places. A widely recognized choice, Harrison has maintained a steady Top-100 presence.

Historically, its best recorded position was #24 in 2018. Its lowest recorded position was #1,807 in 1977. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -12 places (from #31 to #43).

Name StyleMethodology

Characteristics of the Name Harrison

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

3 syllables — Three-Syllable Boy Names

Length

8 letters — Long Boy Names

Starts with

H — Boy Names Starting with H

Ends with

n — Boy Names Ending in “n”

Name AestheticMethodology

Harrison presents a three-syllable sequence with a prominent stress on the first syllable, projecting a crisp and confident cadence. The name is heavily linked to President Benjamin Harrison and actor Harrison Ford, both of whom evoke a Strong & Powerful and Preppy & Posh identity. Its structured sound remains consistently associated with established, professional figures.

Middle Names For Harrison

Middle names used with HarrisonMethodology

Harrison is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Harrison James · Harrison Michael · Harrison Robert · Harrison Scott · Harrison WilliamView all 296 boy middle names.

• Total 615 middle names used with Harrison
• 123 girl middle names used with Harrison
• 181 unisex middle names used with Harrison

Middle name suggestions for HarrisonMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Harrison is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.

Examples: Harrison Malik · Harrison Micah · Harrison Monte · Harrison Myron · Harrison Mikel. View all 76 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Harrison

Sound Like Harrison Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Harison · Herson · Harrisson · View all 11 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Henry · Jose · Harold · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Harrison Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Christopher · Anthony · Timothy · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Harrison”

Dictionary Meaning of "Harrison"Methodology

• A northern English surname originating as a patronymic

• A male given name transferred from the surname

• A number of places in the United States

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  • A city, the county seat of Boone County, Arkansas.
  • A town in Washington County, Georgia.
  • A minor city in Kootenai County, Idaho.
  • A town in Cumberland County, Maine.
  • A city, the county seat of Clare County, Michigan.
  • A census-designated place in Madison County, Montana.
  • A village, the county seat of Sioux County, Nebraska.
  • A town in Hudson County, New Jersey.
  • A coterminous town and village in Westchester County, New York.
  • A city in Hamilton County, Ohio.
  • A census-designated place in Douglas County, South Dakota.
  • A census-designated place in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
  • A town in Grant County, Wisconsin.
  • A town in Lincoln County, Wisconsin.
  • A town in Marathon County, Wisconsin.
  • A town in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
  • A village in Calumet County and Outagamie County, Wisconsin.
  • A village in Calumet County, Wisconsin.
  • A number of townships in the United States, listed under Harrison Township.

• A suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

• Places in the Philippines, named after Francis Burton Harrison

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  • A barangay of Paluan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines.
  • A barangay of Garchitorena, Camarines Sur, Philippines.

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How to Spell Harrison in ASL

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