Alexander vs Harrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

Greek English Russian Scottish German

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Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

American English Australian

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Alexander Rank #27

Harrison Rank #121

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #121 for Harrison.

Is Alexander or Harrison more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Harrison mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Alexander and Harrison boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.