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Mory

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Mory

Pronounced MOR-ee /ˈmɔr.i/Medium

Meaning: Variously a short form of Maurice/Morris ('dark-skinned; a Moor', Latin) and a Mandinka (West African) name meaning 'a religious teacher/marabout'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Dark-skinned; a Moor: Mory is a short form of Maurice. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'MOR-ee').
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Origin LowLatin, Mandinka
MeaningVariously a short form of Maurice/Morris ('dark-skinned; a Moor', Latin) and a Mandinka (West African) name meaning 'a religious teacher/marabout'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9434 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 124
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419892025

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

Mory is variously a short form of Maurice/Morris ('dark-skinned; a Moor', Latin) and a Mandinka (West African) name meaning 'a religious teacher/marabout' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'MOR-ee').

In the U.S. it appears in French and West African families. Rare, a-Moor-and-a-teacher at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Maurice comes from Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; a Moor' — Mory is a short form (and also a Mandinka name for 'a religious teacher') — crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MOR-ee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Maurice — routes layered

Variations

MauryMorrieMorie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mory mean?

Mory is variously a short form of Maurice ('a Moor') and a Mandinka name for 'a religious teacher'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mory?

It's said MOR-ee /ˈmɔr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mory a boy or girl name?

Mory is a boy's name.

How popular is Mory?

Mory is a rare name in the U.S.

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