Harris
A boys’ name of Old English origin, meaning son of harry; son of the home ruler.
How Harris has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2016 | #972 |
| 2020 | #995 |
Harris by the numbers
In 2025, 103 babies in England and Wales were named Harris. In the US, 200 were, though that figure is from 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
For the size of the two countries, it is given several times more often in England and Wales than in the US.
Its American peak was 245 babies in 1921, making it a 1920s name.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Harris. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
- Harisguardian or watchful125 in England and Wales (2025)
- Harriestate ruler; a form of Harry100 in England and Wales (2025)
- Haarisguardian; one who protects20 in England and Wales (2025)
- Harriea form of harry3 in England and Wales (2025)
- Harrisonson of Harry; son of Henry1,007 in England and Wales (2025)
- Harryruler of the home; from Henry1,718 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean home
Like Harris, each of these has home in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Henryruler of the home2,295 in England and Wales (2025)
- Xaviernew house4,468 in the US (2017)
- Grahamgravelly homestead or gray home2,112 in the US (2017)
- Dallasfrom the meadow dwelling or field place1,908 in the US (2017)
- Javiernew house1,638 in the US (2017)
- Enzoruler of the home; from Heinz617 in England and Wales (2025)
Other names that mean a king or ruler
Like Harris, each of these has a king or ruler in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Henryruler of the home2,295 in England and Wales (2025)
- Averyruler of the elves10,365 in the US (2017)
- Ryanlittle king; descendent of rian8,422 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
- Arthurbear; the legendary king3,211 in England and Wales (2025)
- Reaganlittle king3,211 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Harris
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