Harris
Harris: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæɹɪs/ · /ˈhaɹɪs/
Meaning and origin of Harris
Root meaning: “patronymic suffix”
- A male given name.
Etymology
From Harry + -s (“patronymic suffix”). From Harry, a male given name derived from a Middle English pronunciation of Old French Henri.
How popular is Harris?
Since 1880, 189 girls and 16,472 boys in the U.S. have been named Harris (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3360 in 1914. Its highest rank for boys was #316 in 1889. In 2025, 156 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Harris FAQ
What does the name Harris mean?
Harris traces back to a root meaning "patronymic suffix". A male given name. From Harry + -s (“patronymic suffix”). From Harry, a male given name derived from a Middle English pronunciation of Old French Henri.
How popular is the name Harris?
Since 1880, 189 girls and 16,472 boys in the U.S. have been named Harris (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3360 in 1914. Its highest rank for boys was #316 in 1889. In 2025, 156 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Harris a boy or girl name?
Harris is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 189 girls and 16,472 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.