What origin is the name Maurício?

Maurício comes from Portuguese naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good sister names for Maurício?

Names from the same portuguese tradition pair naturally with Maurício — for example Thays, Luzia, Evora. You can browse more on our portuguese names page.

Maurício

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Maurício

Maurício

Boy

Portuguese

3 syllables

Maurício is a Portuguese boy's name meaning "Derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning dark-skinned or Moorish.".

With Portuguese roots, Maurício is a boy name that means "Derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning dark-skinned or Moorish.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: Portuguese
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

Derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning dark-skinned or Moorish.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Maurício

What does Maurício mean?

Maurício is a boy name of Portuguese origin meaning "Derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning dark-skinned or Moorish.".

How popular is Maurício?

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Sister names that go with Maurício

Thays Luzia Evora Girlene Kamilly Julieth

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Name numerology

6is the Chaldean number for Maurício.

Number 6 is linked with care, family and responsibility.

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Names with a similar meaning to Maurício

Maurício means "Derived from the Latin name Mauritius, meaning dark-skinned or Moorish." — these names share that spirit.

Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Grace — "Grace comes from the English word grace, from the Latin gratia, meaning 'favour' or 'kindness'. Puritans used it as a virtue name." (Latin)
Julian — "Julian comes from the Latin Julianus, from Julius, a Roman family name possibly meaning 'youthful' or linked to Jupiter." (Latin)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Oliver — "Oliver probably comes from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree', though it may also come from a Germanic or Norse name." (Latin)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)