What origin is the name Morrissey?

Morrissey comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Morrissey a popular name?

Morrissey is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Morrissey?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Morrissey — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Morrissey

Q: Is Morrissey a rare name?

Yes. Morrissey does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Morrissey

Morrissey

Boy

irish

3 syllables

Morrissey is an irish boy's name meaning "Morrissey is an Irish male name meaning choice of the sea. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Muirgheasa, suggesting a deep connection to the ocean.".

The meaning of Morrissey is "Morrissey is an Irish male name meaning choice of the sea. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Muirgheasa, suggesting a deep connection to the ocean." — a boy name of irish origin. At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Morrissey is an Irish male name meaning choice of the sea. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Muirgheasa, suggesting a deep connection to the ocean.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Morrissey

Very rare in US records

What does Morrissey mean?

Morrissey is a boy name of irish origin meaning "Morrissey is an Irish male name meaning choice of the sea. It is derived from the Gaelic surname Ó Muirgheasa, suggesting a deep connection to the ocean.".