Morris: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A dark-skinned child of Moorish heritage.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1632
- Peak
- #82 in 1912
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Morris Means
Morris is a boy name of English origin. A dark-skinned child of Moorish heritage.
How Popular Morris Is
Morris currently ranks #1632 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #82 in 1912. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Morris
- Morris broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #82 in 1912.
- Morris has been a top 100 name across 177+ years of American history.
- Morris is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.
Names Like Morris
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Morris
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Questions About Morris
What does Morris mean?
Morris is a boy name of English origin. A dark-skinned child of Moorish heritage.
How popular is Morris?
Morris currently ranks #1632 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #82 in 1912. It has held steady.
Where does Morris come from?
Morris comes from English roots. Morris broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #82 in 1912.
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