Morris

Morris Meaning & Origin

About Morris
The name Morris is of English origin and is derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." It is a surname turned given name that gained popularity in the Middle Ages. Morris is often associated with qualities such as strength, determination, and leadership.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Morris are male.

Morris Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 2.30% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO1 R AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɔrɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Morris in Braille

Here's how to represent Morris in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Morris in braille

How to Spell the Name Morris in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Morris using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Morris in sign language

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