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Haris

Boy name · 227 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Haris: 227 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 16 births in 2018.

The name Haris is primarily a variant of Harris or Harrison, introduced to Scotland via South Asian and Muslim communities and carrying the meaning "guardian" or "protector" from the Arabic root ḥ-r-s. It is also a modern Scottish adoption of the English surname Harris, itself derived from the medieval given name Harry. A famous bearer is Haris Seferović, the Swiss professional footballer of Bosnian descent, who became a household name after scoring crucial goals for his country. No major places are directly named after a bearer, though the Hebridean island of Harris shares the name by a different Norse route. An interesting point is that Haris is growing in popularity as a multicultural choice across Europe, balancing a traditional sound with international flair.