Norris - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Norris \n(or)-ris\ is pronounced NOR-iss. It is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "northerner". From the word "norreis". May also derive from the French word for "nurse". Modern use dates from the 19th century. Novelist Frank Norris.

Baby names that sound like Norris are Nuris and Nereus. Other similar baby names are Borris, Morris and Norrie.

Norris is a common male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Norris. Click here to compare Norris with related baby names.