Harrison vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Harrison Rank #121

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #121 for Harrison.

Is Harrison or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Harrison and Ian mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Harrison and Ian boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.