Morris
Meaning
"Moorish, dark-complexioned"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,873
- Total SSA Count
- 86
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Mo, Morrie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"Moorish, dark-complexioned"
Origin: Latin
"peace, peaceful"
Origin: Hebrew
Salomon is more popular, ranked #1855 vs #1873 for Morris.
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Salomon is more popular, ranked #1855 compared to Morris at #1873 in the United States.
Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin). Salomon means "peace, peaceful" (Hebrew origin).
Morris is primarily a boy name. Salomon is primarily a boy name.