Morris vs Marlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morris

Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

English Welsh American Jewish

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Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Morris Rank #1,873

Marlin Rank #1,945

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 vs #1945 for Marlin.

Is Morris or Marlin more popular?

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 compared to Marlin at #1945 in the United States.

What do Morris and Marlin mean?

Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Morris and Marlin boy or girl names?

Morris is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.