Harrison vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Harrison Rank #121

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #121 for Harrison.

Is Harrison or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Harrison and John mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harrison and John boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.