What does the name Morris mean?

The name Morris means "Dark-skinned".

What is the origin of the name Morris?

Morris is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 86 babies were named Morris in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Morris is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 86 →

All-Time Total: 66,721

Peak Year: 1918

Morris is of Latin origin, derived from the name Maurus, meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish."

Boy names closely related to Morris

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Girl names closely related to Morris

Zanaya Skylah Naimah Shaniece Kenza Aysha Diandra Avigail

Names with similar meaning to Morris

Maura Maurice Mauricio Mauro Moe

Births per year in the United States

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