Anderson vs Harrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

American English Australian

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Anderson Rank #357

Harrison Rank #121

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #357 for Anderson.

Is Anderson or Harrison more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Harrison mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin).

Are Anderson and Harrison boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.