Boy
Morris
dark-skinned, Moorish
About Morris
Classic and dependable, this name carries decades of respectability and quiet dignity. The double "r" adds texture to the pronunciation, creating a rolling, pleasant sound. It has experienced various popularity waves throughout history, giving it both vintage appeal and familiarity. The name feels grounded and practical, suggesting someone reliable and genuine. It's the kind of choice that ages beautifully, working equally well for a toddler and a grandfather. The two syllables provide just enough length without becoming cumbersome. While not currently trendy, that's precisely its appeal for parents seeking to avoid naming fads. It crosses cultural boundaries reasonably well while maintaining its character. There's an honest, straightforward quality here—no pretension, no flash, just solid substance. For those who value timelessness over trendiness and substance over style, this represents an enduring choice that serves well across a lifetime.
Popularity of the Name Morris
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | New Zealand | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #172 | ||
| 1881 | #145 | ||
| 1882 | #167 | ||
| 1883 | #164 | ||
| 1884 | #179 | ||
| 1885 | #136 | ||
| 1886 | #144 | ||
| 1887 | #136 | ||
| 1888 | #160 | ||
| 1889 | #126 | ||
| 1890 | #152 | ||
| 1891 | #138 | ||
| 1892 | #126 | ||
| 1893 | #135 | ||
| 1894 | #133 | ||
| 1895 | #132 | ||
| 1896 | #127 | ||
| 1897 | #124 | ||
| 1898 | #113 | ||
| 1899 | #139 | ||
| 1900 | #136 | ||
| 1901 | #115 | ||
| 1902 | #128 | ||
| 1903 | #110 | ||
| 1904 | #123 | ||
| 1905 | #115 | ||
| 1906 | #96 | ||
| 1907 | #96 | #117 | |
| 1908 | #98 | ||
| 1909 | #94 | #131 | |
| 1910 | #91 | ||
| 1911 | #85 | #110 | |
| 1912 | #82 | ||
| 1913 | #89 | #145 | |
| 1914 | #86 | ||
| 1915 | #93 | #117 | |
| 1916 | #97 | #137 | |
| 1917 | #99 | #126 | |
| 1918 | #101 | ||
| 1919 | #100 | #134 | |
| 1920 | #108 | #135 | |
| 1921 | #104 | #110 | |
| 1922 | #109 | #104 | |
| 1923 | #111 | #106 | |
| 1924 | #120 | #108 | |
| 1925 | #126 | #125 | |
| 1926 | #134 | #112 | |
| 1927 | #143 | ||
| 1928 | #144 | #129 | |
| 1929 | #147 | #124 | |
| 1930 | #152 | #132 | |
| 1931 | #154 | #113 | |
| 1932 | #160 | #147 | |
| 1933 | #164 | #130 | |
| 1934 | #158 | #144 | |
| 1935 | #159 | #126 | |
| 1936 | #164 | #123 | |
| 1937 | #170 | #131 | |
| 1938 | #174 | #139 | |
| 1939 | #165 | ||
| 1940 | #170 | #150 | |
| 1941 | #174 | #160 | |
| 1942 | #174 | #150 | |
| 1943 | #181 | #165 | |
| 1944 | #187 | #153 | |
| 1945 | #193 | #154 | |
| 1946 | #192 | #194 | |
| 1947 | #200 | #150 | |
| 1948 | #222 | #135 | |
| 1949 | #221 | #173 | |
| 1950 | #211 | #167 | |
| 1951 | #216 | #159 | |
| 1952 | #219 | #175 | |
| 1953 | #235 | #190 | |
| 1954 | #232 | #197 | |
| 1955 | #244 | #176 | |
| 1956 | #251 | #201 | |
| 1957 | #273 | ||
| 1958 | #288 | ||
| 1959 | #291 | ||
| 1960 | #304 | ||
| 1961 | #301 | #243 | |
| 1962 | #313 | ||
| 1963 | #325 | ||
| 1964 | #321 | ||
| 1965 | #331 | ||
| 1966 | #343 | ||
| 1967 | #369 | ||
| 1968 | #374 | ||
| 1969 | #397 | ||
| 1970 | #408 | ||
| 1971 | #419 | ||
| 1972 | #452 | ||
| 1973 | #480 | ||
| 1974 | #483 | ||
| 1975 | #520 | #368 | |
| 1976 | #492 | ||
| 1977 | #546 | ||
| 1978 | #549 | ||
| 1979 | #585 | ||
| 1980 | #624 | ||
| 1981 | #576 | ||
| 1982 | #610 | ||
| 1983 | #629 | ||
| 1984 | #637 | ||
| 1985 | #613 | #344 | |
| 1986 | #593 | ||
| 1987 | #669 | ||
| 1988 | #729 | ||
| 1989 | #707 | ||
| 1990 | #759 | ||
| 1991 | #750 | ||
| 1992 | #867 | ||
| 1993 | #877 | ||
| 1994 | #982 | ||
| 2015 | #812 |
Top names by country: United States · New Zealand · Ireland
Variations of Name Morris
Names Similar to Morris
Nicknames for Morris
- Mo
- Morry
- Moe
- Moss
- Morrie
Famous People Named Morris
| Morris Chestnut | American actor |
| Morrissey | English singer and songwriter |
| Morris Claiborne | American football player |
| Morris Day | American musician - Morris Day and The Time |
| Morris Gleitzman | Australian author |
| Morris Graves | American painter |
| Morris Halle | Latvian-American linguist |
| Morris Jones | Welsh-Australian journalist and politician |
| Morris K. Jessup | American author and UFO researcher |
| Morris Peterson | American basketball player |
| Morris Robinson | American operatic bass singer |
| Morris Stoloff | American composer and conductor |
| Morris Travers | English chemist and co-discoverer of helium |
| Morris West | Australian novelist |
| Morris W. Morris | American politician and lawyer |
| Morris R. Jeppson | American physicist and participant in the Manhattan Project |
| Morris E. Goodman | "The Miracle Man" motivational speaker |
| Morris Mac Davis | American country music singer-songwriter |
| Morris Dees | American civil rights activist and lawyer |
| Morris L. Cooke | American electrical engineer and energy expert |
Characters Named Morris
| Morris Finkle | Character from the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" |
| Morris Gribble | Character from the TV show "The Simpsons" |
| Morris Butterfield | Character from the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee |
| Morris Quince | Character from the TV show "The Twilight Zone" |
| Morris Clay | Character from the movie "Jungle Fever" |
| Morris Delancey | Character from the movie "Newsies" |
| Morris "Mud" Himmel | Character from the movie "Camp Nowhere" |
| Morris Bellamy | Character from the TV show "Mr. Mercedes" |
| Morris Green | Character from the movie "Scarface" |
| Morris Garvey | Character from the TV show "Parks and Recreation" |
| Morris the Cat | Advertising character for 9Lives cat food |
| Morris Oxford | Character from the TV show "Endeavour" |
| Morris the Moose | Character from children's books by B. Wiseman |
| Morris Bench | Fictional character in Marvel Comics, also known as Hydro-Man |
| Morris Wanchuk | Character from the movie "American Psycho" |
| Morris, The Secret of NIMH | Character from the movie "The Secret of NIMH" |
| Morris, A Bug's Life | Character from the movie "A Bug's Life" |
| Morris Haden | Character from the movie "Shutter Island" |
| Morris | A cat character from the comic strip "9 Chickweed Lane" by Brooke McEldowney |