Deegan vs Morris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deegan

Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,678
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dee, Deeg

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Mo, Morrie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Deegan Rank #1,678
Morris Rank #1,873

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 vs #1873 for Morris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deegan ___

  • Deegan James
  • Deegan Patrick
  • Deegan Cole
  • Deegan Ryan
  • Deegan John
  • Deegan Quinn

Morris ___

  • Morris James
  • Morris Allen
  • Morris Eugene
  • Morris Earl
  • Morris Dean
  • Morris Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deegan

Keegan Ronan Callum Regan Tiernan

If you choose Morris

Bernard Leonard Wallace Harriet Dorothy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deegan or Morris more popular?

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 compared to Morris at #1873 in the United States.

What do Deegan and Morris mean?

Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin).

Are Deegan and Morris boy or girl names?

Deegan is primarily a boy name. Morris is primarily a boy name.

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