Harris
ha(r)-ris
US Popularity:2422
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):German, Scandinavian
Meaning:Son of Harry; Home ruler; Army ruler
Harris is a boy’s name of a few origins across the globe. This name is traditionally patronymic as it's often linked to Harrison, meaning “son of Harry”. Before becoming known as a given name, it was most commonly used as a surname in England and Wales. Harris has seeds in the names Harry and Henry, meaning “home ruler” in both German and Old English. If you thought that association was cool, Harris is also a variant of the Scandinavian name Harold, meaning “army ruler.” Whether you’re looking to pay tribute to a family member or not, the name Harris will always give a distinct warmth and rhythm.
Harris Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Harris is currently #1991 on The Bump
Boy:Harris is currently #597 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Harris is currently #2422 in U.S. births
Boy:Harris is currently #812 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2422
in 2022
- 397
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Harris, January 2022
Behind the Name, Harry, January 2022
Behind the Name, Henry, December 2022
Baby Names 2020 by Eleanor Turner, pg. 111
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 417
WordSense Dictionary, Henry
Hamari Web, Harris Meaning
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