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