Morton

Q: Is Morton a boy or girl name?

Morton is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #11216, and as a girl name it ranks #70147.

Q: How popular is the name Morton?

Morton is ranked #11216 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-AWRT-uhn ]

Boy Name #11,216 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Morton is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AWRT-uhn.

Parents who love the name Morton often also consider Holly, Edwards, Anvik .

Popularity Over Time

#11,216

Current Rank

Peaked 1950 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,216
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Mor Moy Morie Mortie

Middle Name Ideas

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Morton Damian

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Morton Bennett

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Morton Charles

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Morton Brooks

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Morton Jayden

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Morton Dominic

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Morton Diego

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Morton Angel

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Morton Andrew

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Morton Adriel

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Also a Girl Name

Morton is also used as a girl name, ranked #70147.

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Similar Names

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Wizdom Boy Old English Kenly Boy Old English Margues Boy Old French/Germanic Rhode Boy Greek Crit Boy Greek Frances Boy Germanic/Latin Edwards Boy Old English

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Frequently Asked Questions About Morton

Is Morton a boy or girl name?

Morton is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11216. As a girl name, it is ranked #70147. Morton is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Morton?

Morton is pronounced m-AWRT-uhn.

How popular is the name Morton?

Morton is currently ranked #11216 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Morton?

Common nicknames for Morton include Mor, Moy, Morie, and Mortie.

Is Morton a common or rare name?

Morton is an uncommon name, ranked #11216 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Morton

Morton is a boy name .

Is Morton a boy or girl name? Morton is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,216 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #70,147. Morton is more commonly used as a boy name.

Morton is currently ranked #11,216 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Morton include Mor, Moy, Morie, and Mortie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.