Harrison vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Harrison Rank #121

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #121 for Harrison.

Is Harrison or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Harrison at #121 in the United States.

What do Harrison and River mean?

Harrison means "son of Harry (Henry)" (English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Harrison and River boy or girl names?

Harrison is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.