Harris vs Haywood

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

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Boy #6,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the hedged forest"

Origin: Old English hege + wudu

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Harris Rank #1,322

Haywood Rank #6,594

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 vs #6594 for Haywood.

Is Harris or Haywood more popular?

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 compared to Haywood at #6594 in the United States.

What do Harris and Haywood mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). Haywood means "dweller by the hedged forest" (Old English hege + wudu origin).

Are Harris and Haywood boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. Haywood is primarily a boy name.