Morris
Morris: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หmษษนษชs/ ยท /หmษษนษชs/
Meaning and origin of Morris
- A male given name.
- A male given name from Old French, a medieval form of French Maurice.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
The surname has converged from several origins; see Morris.
How popular is Morris?
Since 1880, 483 girls and 71,000 boys in the U.S. have been named Morris (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1905 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #82 in 1912. In 2025, 92 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Morris
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Morris
Sister and brother names that share Morris's French roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Morris FAQ
What does the name Morris mean?
A male given name. A male given name from Old French, a medieval form of French Maurice. A male given name transferred from the surname. The surname has converged from several origins; see Morris.
What is the origin of the name Morris?
Morris is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Morris?
Since 1880, 483 girls and 71,000 boys in the U.S. have been named Morris (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1905 in 1911. Its highest rank for boys was #82 in 1912. In 2025, 92 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Morris a boy or girl name?
Morris is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 483 girls and 71,000 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.