Boy Name
Marice
Marice is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Marice? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Maurice.
Marice meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Marice has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Marice as M·A·R·I·C·E, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Marice is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Marice variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Maricea, Maricee, Maricey, Maric.
- Nicknames: Mar and M.
- Middle names: Pair Marice with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Marice middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Maurice, Marius, Marque, Marika, Marcey — full picks on the sibling names for Marice guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Marice? Browse our names like Marice guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Marice
What does the name Marice mean?
Marice has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Marice?
The exact origin of Marice is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Marice?
Marice has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Marice a boy's or girl's name?
Marice is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Marice in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Marice sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Marice?
Names that share Marice's sound and style include Maurice, Marius, Marque, Marika, Marcey.
What middle names pair well with Marice?
Good middle-name fits for Marice pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Marice is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Marice is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Marice?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Marice share its rhythm without rhyming — Maurice, Marius, Marque all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.