Meaning and history
Morpheus is a name from Greco-Roman mythology, derived from Greek morphē, meaning “form” or “shape.” In Ovid’s Metamorphoses, Morpheus is a god or spirit of dreams skilled at taking human form. The name later became a general literary symbol of sleep and dreaming and was used for a central character in The Matrix films. As a human given name it is rare, and reliable prominent real-life bearers are limited.
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2021: 5 births, rank #12,146
2022: 5 births, rank #12,330
2023: 6 births, rank #10,821
20242024: 5 births, rank #12,349
In 2024, 5 babies were recorded with the name Morpheus, ranking #12,349 among boys.