Star of the sea; dark-skinned; or marshland
Mory is often used as a diminutive of Maurice or Morris, derived from the Latin Maurus. It can also be a variant of the Irish name Morey, meaning 'marshland,' or a shortened form of the Hebrew name Mordecai. In some contexts, it is considered a variant of the French name Maury.
Less common today
Mory isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,445 in 2024.
Guinean vocalist and kora player famous for the hit 'Yéké Yéké'
Michelin-starred French chef and television personality
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
