Mory Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMOR-ee / /ˈmɔːri/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Myrrh (Hebrew); Derived from Maurice (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Mory is associated with myrrh, a resin valued for its fragrance and medicinal properties, often mentioned in ancient texts. In English, it is derived from Maurice, which has Latin roots meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish', reflecting historical connections to the Moors in medieval Europe.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Mori
- Morye
International Variants
- Mori (Japanese)
- Maurice (French)
Famous people named Mory
Mory Kante — musician.
Mory Sacko — chef.
Fictional characters named Mory
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mory was first seen in the United States in 1989. Mory has ranked as high as #1349 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Mory has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Mory
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 11 |