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John vs Harrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Harry (Henry)"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#121
Total SSA Count
2,958
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Harrison Rank #121

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Harrison more popular?

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

What do John and Harrison mean?

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

Are John and Harrison boy or girl names?

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

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