Morse - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Morse \m(o)-r

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "son of Maurice". Contracted form of Morrison. Inventor Samuel F.B. Morse.

Morse has 1 variant form: Morrison.

For more information, see also the related name Morris.

Baby names that sound like Morse are Mars, Moriz, Moris, Morice, Merce and Mersey.

Morse is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#709 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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