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Morrissey

OriginIrish
Meaning"descendant of Muiris"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked

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US rank · boysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Morrissey

When British rocker Steven Patrick Morrissey decided to use his last name alone, it became a viable option for baby namers, a lot cooler than Morris or Maurice, with the nice three-syllable lilt of of such other Irish surnames as Finnegan and Flanagan. It can also be spelled Morrisey.

Morrissey for girls

Morrison is a related possibility, also with musical ties, to Irish singer-songwriter Van (born George Ivan).

Morrissey for boys

It can also be spelled Morrisey.

Morrison is a related possibility, also with musical ties, to Irish singer-songwriter Van (born George Ivan).

Pronounced MOR-i-see.

As of October 2026, Morrissey ranked #18699 in US births in 2012 SSA.

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