Boy Name · Latin Origin
Maurice
Maurice is a boy baby name of Latin origin, meaning "Dark-skinned, Moorish". It currently sits in the Top 500 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Maurice often also consider Marice.
Maurice meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Dark-skinned, Moorish
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Maurice to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Maurice as M·A·U·R·I·C·E, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Maurice is familiar without being overly common in the Top 500 tier.
Maurice variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Mauricea, Mauricee, Mauricey, Mauric.
- Nicknames: Maur and M.
- Middle names: Pair Maurice with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Maurice middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Marice, Mauricio, Marissa, Marcia, Marisa — full picks on the sibling names for Maurice guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Maurice? Browse our names like Maurice 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 Maurice
What does the name Maurice mean?
Maurice means "Dark-skinned, Moorish" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Maurice?
Maurice originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Maurice?
Maurice has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Maurice a boy's or girl's name?
Maurice is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Maurice in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Maurice sits in the Top 500 tier — familiar without being overly common.
What names are similar to Maurice?
Names that share Maurice's sound and style include Marice, Mauricio, Marissa, Marcia, Marisa.
What middle names pair well with Maurice?
Good middle-name fits for Maurice pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Maurice is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Maurice is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Maurice?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Maurice share its rhythm without rhyming — Marice, Mauricio, Marissa all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.