How popular is the name Morris?

In 2025, 15 boys born in England and Wales were named Morris, ranking 1,705th. Its peak was 2016, with 24 births.

What are nicknames for Morris?

Common nicknames for Morris include Moe.

Is Morris a boy's or a girl's name?

Mostly a boy's name: 99% of the 71,483 US babies named Morris since 1880 were boys.

When was Morris most popular?

1918 in the United States, when 1,679 babies were named Morris, its highest rank at 101st.

How do you pronounce Morris?

Morris is /ˈmɔɹɪs/, 2 syllables.

Is Morris also a surname?

Yes. Morris is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.

The first name Morris

A boy’s name from French.

Pronounced /ˈmɔɹɪs/ 2 syllables Male Also a surname

Meaning and origin

French origin

* The surname has converged from several origins; see Morris.

A form of French.

From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Popularity

Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025

In 2025, 15 boys were named Morris, making it the 1,705th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2016, with 24 births (#1,157).

389

babies named Morris, 1996–2025

#1,705

rank in 2025

2016

peak year

Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Morris with other names.

Popularity in the United States

Babies named Morris at birth, 1880–2025

In 2025, 92 boys born in the United States were named Morris, the 1,762nd most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1918, when 1,679 were.

71,483

babies named Morris since 1880

#1,762

rank in 2025

1918

peak year

US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.

Nicknames and spellings

Nicknames for Morris

Other spellings and forms

Morse

Famous people named Morris

53 on Wikidata, most written-about first

Morris Swadesh
American linguist (1909–1967)
Morris West
Australian writer (1916-1999)
Morris Travers
English chemist (1872–1961)
Morris Chestnut
American actor, born 1969
Morris Kirksey
Athletics and rugby competitor (1895–1981)
Morris Louis
American painter (1912–1962)
Morris Kline
American mathematician, teacher and author (1908–1992)
Richard Morris Hunt
American architect (1827–1895)
Morris Peterson
American basketball player (born 1977)
Morris Albert
Brazilian male singer-songwriter, born 1951
Morris Ankrum
American actor (1896–1964)
Morris Carnovsky
American actor (1897–1992)

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Questions

What does the name Morris mean?: * The surname has converged from several origins; see Morris.
What is the origin of the name Morris?: * The surname has converged from several origins; see Morris.
How popular is the name Morris?: In 2025, 15 boys born in England and Wales were named Morris, ranking 1,705th. Its peak was 2016, with 24 births.
What are nicknames for Morris?: Common nicknames for Morris include Moe.
Is Morris a boy's or a girl's name?: Mostly a boy's name: 99% of the 71,483 US babies named Morris since 1880 were boys.
When was Morris most popular?: 1918 in the United States, when 1,679 babies were named Morris, its highest rank at 101st.
How do you pronounce Morris?: Morris is /ˈmɔɹɪs/, 2 syllables.
What name is Morris a form of?: Morris is a form of French.
What are other spellings of Morris?: Morse.
Is Morris also a surname?: Yes. Morris is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.