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Harrison is a common patronymic surname of Northern English origin. It means "son of Harry" or "Herry", due to the Middle English pronunciation of the given name Henry. It was first recorded in the 14th century. It may also be spelt Harrisson, Harryson or Harrysson. Henrison also appears in historical records, but has fallen out of use. Early records suggest that the surnames Harrison and Harris were used interchangeably by some families.
son of Harry
A boy name with 3 syllables. Currently considered common.
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Harrison is a surname of English origin, meaning "son of Harry." Harry itself is a medieval form of the given name Henry. The name gained prominence in the United States due to two US Presidents, William Henry Harrison and his grandson Benjamin Harrison. It has since become a popular given name as well.
William Henry Harrison, Benjamin Harrison, Harrison Ford, George Harrison, Aaron Harrison
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