Jarvis vs Morris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jarvis

Boy #2,024 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear servant"

Origin: Old Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,024
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jarv, Jay

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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

Jarvis Rank #2,024
Morris Rank #1,873

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 vs #2024 for Jarvis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jarvis ___

  • Jarvis James
  • Jarvis Lee
  • Jarvis Anthony
  • Jarvis Eugene
  • Jarvis Wayne
  • Jarvis Patrick

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 Jarvis

Travis Darnell Marcus Leroy Latoya

If you choose Morris

Bernard Leonard Wallace Harriet Dorothy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jarvis or Morris more popular?

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 compared to Jarvis at #2024 in the United States.

What do Jarvis and Morris mean?

Jarvis means "spear servant" (Old Germanic via Old French origin). Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin).

Are Jarvis and Morris boy or girl names?

Jarvis is primarily a boy name. Morris is primarily a boy name.

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