Morris vs Polli

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Polli

Girl #17,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew/Latin

Cultural Roots

American British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,169
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Poll, Polls

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Morris Rank #1,873
Polli Rank #17,169

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 vs #17169 for Polli.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Morris ___

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

Polli ___

  • Polli Jean
  • Polli Mae
  • Polli Rose
  • Polli Anne
  • Polli Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Morris

Bernard Leonard Wallace Harriet Dorothy

If you choose Polli

Molly Bea Archie Ned

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morris or Polli more popular?

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 compared to Polli at #17169 in the United States.

What do Morris and Polli mean?

Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin). Polli means "star of the sea, beloved" (Hebrew/Latin origin).

Are Morris and Polli boy or girl names?

Morris is primarily a boy name. Polli is primarily a girl name.

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