Edward vs Harrison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish French Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#228
Total SSA Count
1,584
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ted

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Edward →

Harrison

Boy #121 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the ruler of the home"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#121
Total SSA Count
2,958
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Harry, Harris, Hare

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Harrison →

Popularity Comparison

Edward Rank #228
Harrison Rank #121

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 vs #228 for Edward.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edward ___

  • Edward James
  • Edward William
  • Edward Thomas
  • Edward Charles
  • Edward Henry
  • Edward George

Harrison ___

  • Harrison James
  • Harrison Cole
  • Harrison Reid
  • Harrison Scott
  • Harrison Ford
  • Harrison Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edward

Charlotte Eleanor Margaret William Henry

If you choose Harrison

Jackson Lincoln Eleanor Charlotte Fletcher

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edward or Harrison more popular?

Harrison is more popular, ranked #121 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Edward and Harrison mean?

Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin). Harrison means "descendant of the ruler of the home" (Old German origin).

Are Edward and Harrison boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Harrison is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Harrison vs Edward Edward vs Baylor Edward vs River Edward vs Gabriel Edward vs Wade
← Full profile: Edward ← Full profile: Harrison Browse all baby names