Maurice

Maurice is the French and English variant of the Latin name Mauritius. The name means "the Moor" or "the one from Mauritania" and is derived from the Latin word maurus, which stands for "the Moor, the dark-skinned person."

What does the name Maurice mean?

As the French and English form of the Latin Mauritius, Maurice means "the Moor" or "the one from Mauritania." This meaning comes from the Latin maurus, which means "the Moor, the dark-skinned person." When considering the Ancient Greek word mauros, which means "dark, black," Maurice can also be interpreted as "the Dark" or "the Dark-skinned." The name is widely used in French and English-speaking regions and owes its popularity since the Middle Ages to the veneration of Saint Maurice (French: Saint Maurice). In Germany, the name was particularly popular in the 1980s and 1990s but has since lost some of its appeal, in contrast to the German variant Moritz, which is among the most sought-after boys' names in Germany. Additionally, there are numerous international variants of Maurice or Mauritius, such as Mauri, Mauricio, Maurids, Maurits, Mauritz, Maurizio, Mauro, Maurus, Maurycy, Morice, Moriz, and Morris.

Where does the name Maurice come from?

The name Maurice has its origins in the Roman name Mauricius, which is derived from the Latin maurus (the Moor, the dark-skinned person) and the Ancient Greek mauros (dark, black).

How do you pronounce Maurice?

The sound and pronunciation of Maurice: The name is generally perceived as two to three syllables and has a soft sound. In German pronunciation, it is mostly pronounced as "Mo-ri-ce" [moˈʁiːs], with the middle syllable being stressed. The s-sound at the end provides a clear and elegant finish. Maurice conveys an international and stylish feel - melodious, modern, and present.

When is the name day of Maurice?

The name day for Maurice is celebrated on September 22nd in honor of Saint Maurice.

Popularity

In Germany, Maurice is among the popular first names. Currently, it ranks 649th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2007 when it reached 49th place. Over the last ten years, Maurice has been given as a first name approximately 1,300 times, placing it 451st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 335th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ice / Ici / Mau / Maudado / Maudi / Maudizzle / Maui / Maumau / Maurec / Mauri / Mauricii / Mauricin / Maurisibisi / Maurizius / Maurke / Mauzi / Mo / Mois / Momo / Morris / Murus / Rice

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Famous people

• Christopher Maurice Brown (singer (Run it, Wall to wall, No Air, etc.)
• Durron Maurice Butler (alias Turbo B., rapper (SNAP!))
• Eugene Maurice Orowitz (alias Michael Landon, actor "Bonanza", "Little House on the Prairie")
• Maurice Ascalon (Israeli artist)
• Maurice Baring (English writer)
• Maurice Barraud (Swiss painter)
• Maurice Blondel (French philosopher)
• Maurice Bunyan (footballer from Great Britain)
• Maurice Chevalier (actor & chanson singer from France)
• Maurice Cole (character from the anime "Black Butler")
• Maurice Coomarawel (cyclist)
• Maurice Dennis (boxer from England)
• Maurice Ernst (singer of the band Bilderbuch)
• Maurice Fiolka (footballer from Germany)
• Maurice Georges Dantec (writer from France)
• Maurice Gibb (Bee Gees)
• Maurice Goldman (American musician)
• Maurice Green (athlete, sprinter)
• Maurice Gufflet (French sailor)
• Maurice Guibert (photographer from France)