Morris vs Gene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morris

Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh American Jewish

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Morris Rank #1,873

Gene Rank #1,910

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Morris or Gene more popular?

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Morris and Gene mean?

Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Morris and Gene boy or girl names?

Morris is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.