What does the name Maurice mean?

The name Maurice means "Dark-skinned".

What is the origin of the name Maurice?

Maurice is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 248 babies were named Maurice in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Maurice is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 248 ↘

All-Time Total: 131,898

Peak Year: 1921

Maurice is derived from the Latin name Mauritius, which means "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." It has roots in ancient Roman and Christian history.

Boy names closely related to Maurice

Amiri Demetrius Devon Mekhi Jaylin Jerome Jamal Terrell

Girl names closely related to Maurice

Dior Amiya Dream Royal Gabrielle Zaria Azaria Raina

Names with similar meaning to Maurice

Maura Mauricio Mauro Moe Morris

Births per year in the United States

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