Meaning:
Its source is Mauricus, a Latin name meaning "Dark complected."
Nicknames: Morey, Moss, Morrie, Mo and Moe
Alternative Spellings: Moris
Popularity:
The name Morris ranked 278th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.
Narrative:
This may be an Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic name Muirgheas, meaning ''seafarer.'' Also, it could ultimately derive from the Phoenician term mauharim, meaning ''easterner.''