Harrison Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Harrison Name at a Glance

Name	Harrison
Meaning	Son of Harry'; used occasionally as a first name since the 19th century.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Harrison Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Harrison means “Son of Harry'; used occasionally as a first name since the 19th century”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Harrison Name Origin

Our database records Harrison under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Harrison a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Harrison is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Harrison

When considering Harrison for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.