Morrise Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin/French
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
'Morrise' is a variant spelling of the name 'Maurice' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'.
Meaning of the Name Morrise
'Morrise' is a variant spelling of the name 'Maurice', which is derived from the Latin name Maurus meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'. It has its roots in ancient Rome and was later adopted by the French. The name can be traced back to the early Christian saint Maurice, the leader of the legendary Roman Theban Legion. 'Morrise' is a unique and uncommon spelling of the name.
Popularity of the Name Morrise
The popularity for the name Morrise peaked in popularity in the year 1922 with 5 births, which ranked number 9,316 out of 9,658 unique names for that year. Morrise had the most male births in 1922 with 5, which ranked number 4,307 out of 4,967 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Morrise
Popularity of Morrise by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Morrise. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Morrise in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Morrise is a great pick!
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