Harrison vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Harrison Rank #121

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #121 for Harrison.

Is Harrison or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Harrison and Alexander mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Harrison and Alexander boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.