Matthew vs Morris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty, Mat

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

Matthew Rank #33
Morris Rank #1,873

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #1873 for Morris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Matthew ___

  • Matthew James
  • Matthew Thomas
  • Matthew David
  • Matthew Andrew
  • Matthew John
  • Matthew Robert

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 Matthew

Luke John Mark Sarah Hannah

If you choose Morris

Bernard Leonard Wallace Harriet Dorothy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Morris more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Morris at #1873 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Morris mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin).

Are Matthew and Morris boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Morris is primarily a boy name.

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