Boy Name
Mauricio
Mauricio 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 Mauricio? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Maurice.
Mauricio meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Mauricio has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Mauricio as M·A·U·R·I·C·I·O, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Mauricio is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Mauricio variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Mauricioa, Mauricioe, Mauricioy, Maurici.
- Nicknames: Maur and M.
- Middle names: Pair Mauricio with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Mauricio middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Maurice, Marissa, Marcia, Marisa, Marykay — full picks on the sibling names for Mauricio guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Mauricio? Browse our names like Mauricio 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 Mauricio
What does the name Mauricio mean?
Mauricio 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 Mauricio?
The exact origin of Mauricio is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Mauricio?
Mauricio has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Mauricio a boy's or girl's name?
Mauricio is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Mauricio in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Mauricio sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Mauricio?
Names that share Mauricio's sound and style include Maurice, Marissa, Marcia, Marisa, Marykay.
What middle names pair well with Mauricio?
Good middle-name fits for Mauricio pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Mauricio is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Mauricio is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Mauricio?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Mauricio share its rhythm without rhyming — Maurice, Marissa, Marcia all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.