What does the name Maurice mean?

The first name Maurice means “dark-skinned, moorish”.

Where does the name Maurice come from?

Maurice has its roots in Latin.

Maurice is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

Maurice is a relatively uncommon first name.

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“dark-skinned, moorish”

Origin: Latin
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 42 of 100Uncommon
Famous bearers: Maurice Maeterlinck Maurice Ravel Maurice Wilkins Maurice Allais Maurice Chevalier Maurice Jarre Maurice Merleau-Ponty Maurice Barrès Maurice Béjart Maurice Druon

Maurice is a masculine first name meaning “dark-skinned, moorish”, with roots in Latin. The name has 2 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

What does the name Maurice mean?: The first name Maurice means “dark-skinned, moorish”.
Where does the name Maurice come from?: Maurice has its roots in Latin.
Is Maurice a girls' or boys' name?: Maurice is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Maurice?: Maurice is a relatively uncommon first name.

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