Meaning: Son of Harry
The story
An English surname name built from Harry, a familiar form of Henry. Actor Harrison Ford is a prominent given-name bearer; the surname also belongs to two American presidents.
Nicknames
- Harry
- Harris
Famous namesakes
- Harrison FordActor
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Harrison comes from English.
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