Maurice
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Dark-skinned, Moorish
Origin: Latin/French
Popularity: Ranked #1020 in 2025 with 220 babies born.
History: Maurice derives from the Roman name Mauritius, from 'Maurus,' referring to a Moor or someone with dark complexion. Saint Maurice was a 3rd-century Roman legionnaire and martyr who became a patron saint of soldiers. The name spread through medieval Europe and is associated with singer Maurice Gibb of the Bee Gees.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Maurice? About 1 in 15,130 babies born in 2025 were named Maurice, or roughly 0.6 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Maurice
What does the name Maurice mean?
Maurice means “Dark-skinned, Moorish” from Latin/French roots.
What is the origin of the name Maurice?
Maurice has Latin/French origin. The traditional meaning is “Dark-skinned, Moorish”.
How popular is Maurice?
Maurice ranked #1018 in 2025 — given to 220 babies that year.
When was Maurice most popular?
Maurice peaked in 1921 with 1,743 babies registered that year.
Is Maurice a boy or girl name?
Maurice is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Maurices in registered births are male.
Is the name Maurice rising or falling in popularity?
Maurice has fallen 176 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #842 in 2020 to #1018 in 2025.
How long has Maurice been recorded?
Maurice appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.