Maurice

Meaning of Maurice

It means "dark-skinned" or "Moorish". It refers to someone from North Africa.

Maurice has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Maurice

After ranking as high as #345 in 2000, Maurice has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Maurice

• Maurice Chevalier
  French actor and entertainer
• Maurice Sendak
  Children's book author, illustrator
• Maurice Greene
  American track and field sprinter
• Maurice Evans
  English actor
• Maurice Gibb
  Member of the Bee Gees

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Questions about the name Maurice

What does the name Maurice mean?

Maurice means it means "dark-skinned" or "moorish". it refers to someone from north africa, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Maurice a boy's or a girl's name?

Maurice is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Maurice?

Maurice did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Maurice most popular?

Maurice peaked at #345 in 2000.