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Morrison

♂ Boy

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 (2025)#2705 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births48 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,865

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519112025

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

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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Frequently Asked

What does the name Morrison mean?

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

How do you pronounce Morrison?

It's said MOR-ih-sun /ˈmɔr.ɪ.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

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.

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