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Morris vs Charley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morris

Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,873
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

Cultural Roots

English American French Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,838
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Morris Rank #1,873
Charley Rank #1,838

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #1873 for Morris.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morris or Charley more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Morris at #1873 in the United States.

What do Morris and Charley mean?

Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin). Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin).

Are Morris and Charley boy or girl names?

Morris is primarily a boy name. Charley is primarily a boy name.

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