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The baby name Morley is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MOR-lee (/ˈmɔːrli/ or /ˈmɔrli/).

Morley is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: MOR-lee (/ˈmɔːrli/ or /ˈmɔrli/)

What is the meaning of the name Morley ?

The baby name Morley is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MOR-lee (/ˈmɔːrli/ or /ˈmɔrli/).

Morley is English in Origin.

Morley is an English surname-turned-given name derived from several place names in England (Derbyshire, Norfolk, West Yorkshire), from Old English mōr “moor, marsh” + lēah “clearing, meadow,” yielding “moor clearing” or “marsh meadow.”

Transferred into first-name use in the 19th century; carried by composer Thomas Morley - well-known bearer though as surname - and modern given-name bearers include journalist Morley Safer and novelist Morley Callaghan, giving it sturdy Anglophone credibility. Usage skews masculine but works unisex in contemporary naming trends. Variant spellings include Morely (often a misspelling) and Morlee; nicknames Mo/Moe or Lee fit easily. Sometimes confused with Marley, but the roots differ. As a rarity with clear etymology and a calm, pastoral image, Morley suits parents seeking a tailored, understated English heritage choice.

Morley has the following similar or variant Names

Morley – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
Canada Girls 2023 #273 7 2,824
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
Canada Boys 2023 #303 7 2,601
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CN Girls 0 #357 3 8,829
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
United States Boys 2008 #883 6 7,541
United States Girls 2024 #911 6 8,487
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
CO Boys 0 #976 6 15,656
NG Boys 0 #998 4 16,906
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,033 1 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,147 6 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,232 5 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #1,269 4 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Morley is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
BO
CN
CO

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People also ask about Morley

Morley is predominantly a boy's name.
Morley is a 2 syllable name, pronounced MOR-lee (/ˈmɔːrli/ or /ˈmɔrli/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Morlee, Moorley, Morleigh and Morlea.
Yes — Morley ranked #273 in Canada in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Morley ranks highest in Canada (#273 in 2023).
Morley's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #322 in 2013 to #303 in 2023 in Canada.