Harris

Harris is an English first name that has its origin in a surname. It can be seen as a short form of Harrison, which is derived from the first name Harry and the English word 'son' for 'son'.

What does the name Harris mean?

The first name Harris is also derived from a surname and is often considered a short form of Harrison. This makes the meaning clear as 'the son of Harry' or 'Harry's son'. While Harris is widely used as a surname in the English-speaking world, it is less commonly used as a first name. Notable personalities include British actor Harris Dickinson.

Where does the name Harris come from?

The name Harris is a masculine first name of English origin and means 'the son of Harry' or 'Harry's son'. It is used in the English language.

How do you pronounce Harris?

The sound and pronunciation of Harris: The name is two syllables and has an emphasis on the consonant. In pronunciation, it sounds like 'Ha-rris' [ˈhærɪs] or [ˈhaʁɪs], combining an open initial vowel with a prominent R sound. The ending '-ris' provides a clear and slightly hissing finish. This gives Harris a confident and modern feel - clear in sound and stable in overall impression.

Popularity

In Germany, Harris is among the common first names. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2022 at 2,205th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 70 times as a first name, placing it 2,950th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,330th. Worldwide, Harris is also of interest.

Nicknames & pet names

Harri / Ris

Famous people

• Harrison Ford (actor)