Harrison vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Harrison Rank #121

Alan Rank #167

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Harrison or Alan more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Harrison and Alan mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Harrison and Alan boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.