44%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. NAWR-is [key·IPA] Expand LinksMeaning & History From an English surname, either NORRIS (1) or NORRIS (2). DetailsPopularity Last ranked #956 in 1983 United States Rate·DetailsPeople think this name is classic mature strong simple Categories astronomers, Chrono characters, ends in -is, Stephen King characters, surnames Entry updated March 21, 2014 ·