Harrison vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

American English Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Harrison Rank #121

Dean Rank #142

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Harrison or Dean more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Harrison and Dean mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Harrison and Dean boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.