Morris

Morris is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 86 boys in the United States.

Morris at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Morris

Morris belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Morris first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #82 in 1912, and in 2024 86 babies received the name — 70,909 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Morris in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#82 in 1912
Peak year
1918
Babies named Morris in 2024
86
Total since 1880
70,909

Morris in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1116 in 2013
Babies named Morris in 2025
15
Total since 1996
389

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Morris mean?

The meaning of Morris is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Morris a boy or girl name?

Morris is a boy name. In 2024, 86 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Morris?

Morris comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Morris?

Morris first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #82 in 1912, and 86 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].