Harris vs Alder

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

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Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Harris Rank #1,322

Alder Rank #1,424

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Harris or Alder more popular?

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Harris and Alder mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin).

Are Harris and Alder boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. Alder is primarily a boy name.