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Merris

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Pronounced MERR-is /ˈmɛr.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: A surname-style name echoing Maris ('of the sea,' Latin) and the surname Morris ('dark-skinned; Moorish'). Route uncertain between them.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname-style name: Merris echoes Maris ('of the sea') (said 'MERR-is'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningA surname-style name echoing Maris ('of the sea,' Latin) and the surname Morris ('dark-skinned; Moorish'). Route uncertain between them.

History & Origin

Merris echoes Maris ('of the sea') and the surname Morris. Its exact route is uncertain, which we note — a trim, rare name in the U.S. (said 'MERR-is').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, crisp, and surname-style.

Did you know? Merris reads near Maris ('of the sea') and the surname Morris — a crisp, uncommon name whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'MERR-is').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Merris — echoes Maris 'of the sea' / Morris surname; uncertain

Variations

MarisMerrisMeris

Nicknames

MerriRis

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Merris mean?

Merris echoes Maris ('of the sea') and the surname Morris; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Merris?

It's said MERR-is /ˈmɛr.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Merris a boy or girl name?

Merris is a girl's name.

How popular is Merris?

Merris is a rare name in the U.S.