Morpheus
MOR-fee-us
Popularity
#13538
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
26
Peak Year
#6 in 2023
First Recorded
2000
Style
Mythological
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
In Greek mythology, Morpheus is the god of dreams, son of Hypnos (sleep). His name derives from the Greek word "morphe" meaning "form."
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Morpheus
God of dreams in Greek mythology.
Morpheus
Character in The Matrix films, a rebel leader.
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