Morris
/?m??.?s/ · 2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Latin / Hebrew ◈ 2 syllables
"Dark, Moorish / drawn from water"

From Latin / Hebrew

Morris means dark-skinned or Moorish — from the Latin Maurus. William Morris IS the father of the Arts and Crafts movement. Morris dancing IS England's most traditional folk. Two syllables of the father-of-Arts-and-Crafts, England's-most-traditional-folk, and Latin Moorish heritage.

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Morris at a glance
MeaningDark, Moorish / drawn from water
OriginLatin / Hebrew
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#1670
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Why parents love Morris
  • William Morris IS the father of Arts and Crafts.
  • Morris dancing IS England's most traditional.
  • Two syllables with a refined, English sound: MOR-is.
  • The meaning Moorish carries maximum ancient depth.
  • The most artistically craftsman name.
The vibe of Morris
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Origin & history of Morris
Latin Maurus (Moorish) Morris
1
Latin / Hebrew roots
Morris means Moorish. William IS the father of Arts and Crafts. Morris dancing IS England's most traditional.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Latin; William Morris (1834–1896).
3
Today
Morris remains a beloved choice, ranking #1670 in the US. 71,392 babies have been named Morris since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Morris?
1918 peak year
Morris reached its widest reach during the 1910s. In 1918, 1,679 babies received the name (ranked #101). In the present decade it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #1670), with about 98 babies given the name annually. Morris's usage has held roughly steady recently. The all-time total comes to roughly 71,392 registrations.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,679 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #101)
98 Avg. per year
(last decade)
980 Total registrations
last 10 years
71,392 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,670) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Morris
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.

Morris's Life Path 7 is the seeker's number — crafts seeking. People named Morris tend to be refined, traditional, and gifted at being the father of Arts and Crafts.

Father of Arts and Crafts
Morris-dancing
Traditional-folk
Latin-Moorish
Refined-English
M4
O6
R9
R9
I9
S1
Sum: 38 → Life path 2
Personality of Morris
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Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
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Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
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Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
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Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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