Harris vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Harris Rank #1,322

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1322 for Harris.

Is Harris or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Harris at #1322 in the United States.

What do Harris and Nova mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Harris and Nova boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.