Harrison vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Harrison Rank #121

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #121 for Harrison.

Is Harrison or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Harrison and James mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harrison and James boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.