Alan vs Harrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

American English Australian

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Alan Rank #167

Harrison Rank #121

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Alan or Harrison more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Alan and Harrison mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Alan and Harrison boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.