Harris
HA-ris
Popularity
#8609
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
16,505
Peak Year
#245 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Harris is of English origin, derived as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Harry'. Harry is a medieval English form of Henry.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Harris Dickinson
English actor starring in films and TV
Harris Faulkner
American newscaster and television host
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