Maurice
mor-ees
US Popularity:2090
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Roman
Meaning:Dark-skinned; Moorish
Maurice is a traditional name of Latin origin. Steeped in history with famous saints and Roman soldiers, this name has been woven through people’s lives for centuries. Coming from the root of the Moore people, this name means "dark-skinned" and "Moorish." For much of the 20th-century, Maurice was a popular boy’s name before declining in the 1990s. In the modern era, Maurice has been somewhat rejuvenated by also becoming a girl’s name. Maurice also provides many cute nicknames such as Mo and perhaps the more trendy Reece.
Maurice Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Maurice is currently #999 on The Bump
Boy:Maurice is currently #737 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Maurice is currently #546 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Maurice is currently #2090 in U.S. births
Boy:Maurice is currently #2135 in U.S. births
Girl:Maurice is currently #22685 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1995
Gender:
Girl
#22685
in 1995
- 6695
from 1994
Sources
WordSense, Maurice
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Maurice
Online Etymology Dictionary, Maurice, October 2017
Britannica, Saint Maurice, Christian saint, February 2007
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