Harrison vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Harrison Rank #121

Alex Rank #205

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Harrison or Alex more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Harrison and Alex mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Harrison and Alex boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.