Irish girl name
Mór Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Mór means great. From the Irish word mór, meaning great or large
Mór is a very old Irish name that simply means great, and it was used by queens and noblewomen in medieval Ireland. A single syllable, it has a bold, dignified sound that stands out amid longer Irish names. The fada is important, as it marks the long vowel. In the past it was often used as a prefix and also appears in surnames. Mór is quite uncommon today but has a minimal, striking quality that suits modern tastes. It also connects to the Scottish Gaelic name Morag.
Variants of Mór
MoreMoraMorag
Mór popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 1992 Mór ranked #11,296 in the US (7 babies). It is too rare to appear in Irish rankings.
United States (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mór mean?
Mór means "great". From the Irish word mór, meaning great or large.
How do you pronounce Mór?
Mór is pronounced MOHR.
What is the origin of Mór?
Mór is of Irish origin. From the Irish word mór, meaning great or large.