Harrison vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Harrison Rank #121

Eric Rank #252

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Harrison or Eric more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Harrison and Eric mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Harrison and Eric boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.