Harrison vs Anderson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

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Harrison Rank #121

Anderson Rank #357

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #357 for Anderson.

Is Harrison or Anderson more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Harrison and Anderson mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin).

Are Harrison and Anderson boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. Anderson is primarily a boy name.