Little chief or prince
In an African context, specifically from the Sotho-Tswana languages of Southern Africa, the name is often a diminutive of 'Morena' meaning 'chief' or 'lord'. It is distinct from the English word for gender, though in a Western context, it is rarely used as a given name due to that linguistic overlap. It carries a sense of leadership and nobility within its culture of origin.
Less common today
Male isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #680 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Togolese footballer
