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Morpheus

♂ Boy

Pronounced MOR-fee-us /ˈmɔr.fi.əs/High

Meaning: Morpheus is the Greek god of dreams, who takes human form in the sleeping mind; the name is built on Greek morphe, 'form; shape'. Its modern visibility owes much to the character Morpheus in The Matrix.Medium

In 30 seconds: Morpheus is the Greek god of dreams — from morphe, 'form; shape' (said 'MOR-fee-us').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningMorpheus is the Greek god of dreams, who takes human form in the sleeping mind; the name is built on Greek morphe, 'form; shape'. Its modern visibility owes much to the character Morpheus in The Matrix.
U.S. rank (2024)#13538 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 26

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320002024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Morpheus is the Greek god of dreams, described by Ovid as the one who takes on human shape in the minds of sleepers; his name comes from morphe, 'form; shape' — the same root as 'metamorphosis'. In modern culture the name is carried by Morpheus in The Matrix, the guide who offers a choice between two pills. Both routes, ancient and cinematic, are real, and we note them (said 'MOR-fee-us').

It appears rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, mythic, and dramatic.

Did you know? Morpheus is the god who shapes the human figures we meet in dreams — his name comes from Greek morphe, 'form'. Modern families also know him from The Matrix, which we note (said 'MOR-fee-us').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Morpheus — Greek god of dreams; morphe 'form'; The Matrix character

Variations

MorfeoMorpheas

Nicknames

MorphFeo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Morpheus mean?

Morpheus is the Greek god of dreams; the name comes from Greek morphe, 'form; shape'.

How do you pronounce Morpheus?

It's said MOR-fee-us /ˈmɔr.fi.əs/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Morpheus a boy or girl name?

Morpheus is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Morpheus?

Morpheus is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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