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Harris

Harris is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “hundred (administrative district.” In 2024 it was given to 147 boys in the United States.

Harris at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · English & American
Meaning
“hundred (administrative district”
Pronunciation
/ˈhæɹɪs/

About the name Harris

Harris belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “hundred (administrative district” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Harris first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #316 in 1889, and in 2024 147 babies received the name — 16,322 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Harris in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#316 in 1889
Peak year
1921
Babies named Harris in 2024
147
Total since 1880
16,322

Harris in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#264 in 2005
Babies named Harris in 2025
103
Total since 1996
3,648

Similar names

More names from the Muslim & Arabic shelf:

OmarArabicBenArabicAmirArabicMalikArabicIsmaelArabicJamalArabicKhalilArabicMuhammadArabic

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Harris mean?

Harris means “hundred (administrative district” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Harris a boy or girl name?

Harris is a boy name. In 2024, 147 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Harris?

Harris comes from the Muslim & Arabic and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Harris?

Harris first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #316 in 1889, and 147 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Harris?

Harris is pronounced /ˈhæɹɪs/ (IPA).

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