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Morrison Pronunciation

Morrison is pronounced MOR-ih-sun /ˈmɔr.ɪ.sən/High

Meaning: From the surname Morrison, 'son of Maurice/Morris' — Maurice from Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned, Moorish'Medium

In 30 seconds: A literary, rock-legend surname: Morrison means 'son of Maurice' — and carries echoes of Jim Morrison and Toni Morrison. Distinguished, creative, and bold as a first name.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin

MeaningFrom the surname Morrison, 'son of Maurice/Morris' — Maurice from Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned, Moorish'

U.S. rank (2024)#3653 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,817

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Morrison comes from the surname 'son of Maurice/Morris' — Maurice from Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned, Moorish'. A Scottish and English patronymic, it crosses to a distinguished first name with creative resonance (Jim Morrison, Toni Morrison, Van Morrison).

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, 'son of Maurice' at the root, and distinguished.

Did you know? From The Doors' Jim Morrison to Nobel laureate Toni Morrison, the surname has become a byword for poetic and literary brilliance — making it a meaningful first-name choice.

Overall data confidence 80%

Surname dictionaries — Morrison — patronymic etymology

Variations

MorisonMorrisson

Nicknames

MorrieSonny

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How do you pronounce Morrison?

Morrison is pronounced MOR-ih-sun (/ˈmɔr.ɪ.sən/). Press play above to hear Morrison said aloud.

How do you say Morrison?

Morrison is said MOR-ih-sun (/ˈmɔr.ɪ.sən/). Press play above to hear Morrison said aloud.

What does the name Morrison mean?

Morrison means 'son of Maurice/Morris', Maurice being Latin for 'dark-skinned, Moorish'.

Is Morrison a boy or girl name?

Morrison is a boy's name.

How popular is Morrison?

Morrison is a rare first name in the U.S.