Morris vs Mayer

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 #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

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Morris Rank #1,873

Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1873 for Morris.

Is Morris or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Morris at #1873 in the United States.

What do Morris and Mayer mean?

Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Morris and Mayer boy or girl names?

Morris is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.