Morris

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Morris means "dark-skinned" or "swarthy". It can also refer to the island of Mauritius.
Pronunciation
MAWR-is(English)
MOR-iss
Popularity
The popularity of Morris as a baby name has decreased in recent years. In 2021, it ranked #1206 in the United States, according to the Social Security Administration. However, it remains a popular name in many parts of the world, particularly in England and Scotland.

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Morris Name meanings & History

Morris is of English, Irish, and Scottish origin. Morris means "dark-skinned" or "swarthy". It can also refer to the island of Mauritius. Usual medieval form of Maurice. Morris is a male name that is typically used for babies. It is also occasionally used as a surname.

Zodiac Sign of Morris: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Morris:

M: Mommy,Memorabilia,Memory,Maternal,Mother,Mushy,Manipulative

O: Obstinate,Ostentatious,Organized,Obsessive,Obsolete

R: Reason,Rational,Resourceful,Restless

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

S: Sex,Social Standing,Security,Status,Sensuality,Success,Solidity

Morris is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Morris include Morris Chestnut (actor), Morris Day (singer and actor), Morris Gleitzman (author), Morris L. West (writer), and Morrissey (singer and songwriter).

2.) Morris (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Latin) dark skinned; moor; marshland. (English) a form of Maurice.

Other Forms: Moris, Moriss, Moritz, Morrese, Morrise, Morriss, Morrys, Moss


3.) Morris (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Dark-skinned

Other Forms: Morriss, Moris


4.) Morris (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) dark

Other Forms: Maurice, Moris, Morse, Mouris


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