Harrison

The first name Harrison has its roots in an English surname. It is composed of the first name Harry and the English term 'son', which means 'son'.

What does the name Harrison mean?

The name Harrison, originally a surname, refers to 'the son of Harry' or 'Harry's son'. This meaning is reflected in the name's origin. Harrison is primarily used in English-speaking regions. A prominent example of a bearer of this name is US actor Harrison Ford. Harris is considered a short form of this name.

Where does the name Harrison come from?

The name Harrison comes from English and means 'the son of Harry' or 'Harry's son'. It belongs to the category of English first names and is mainly used in America.

How do you pronounce Harrison?

The pronunciation of Harrison is three syllables and powerful. It is pronounced as 'Har-ri-son' [ˈharɪsən] or [ˈhærɪsən], with the name starting with an open vowel that conveys a certain directness. The double consonant in the middle provides stability, while the ending '-son' sounds round and definitive. Overall, Harrison comes across as traditional and present, confident and striking.

Popularity

In Germany, Harrison is among the sought-after first names. It currently ranks 1,751st on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2008, when it reached 1,535th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 120 times, placing it at 2,125th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,248th. The name shows a similar distribution in the name charts of other countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Harri / Harris / Harry / Haz / Riso / Sonni

Famous people

• Alfred Harrison Joy (French astronomer)
• Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor (son of Prince Harry and Meghan)
• Donald Harrison Shows (American football player)
• Edward Harrison May (painter from England)
• George Harrison (member of the Beatles)
• George Harrison Shull (American botanist)
• Harrison Bird Brown (American artist)
• Harrison Birtwistle (English composer)
• Harrison Dillard (American sprinter)
• Harrison Ellenshaw (American artist)
• Harrison Ford (actor)
• Harrison Hagan Schmitt (American astronaut)
• Harrison Keller (American musician)
• Harrison McAllister Randall (American physicist)
• Harrison Mojica (Colombian footballer)
• Harrison Peacock (Australian volleyball player)
• Harrison Potter (American musician)
• Harrison S. Brown (American physicist)
• Harrison Shipp (American football player)
• Harrison Smith (American football player)