Maurice
Discover the meaning and origin of the name Maurice
Maurice
Maurice is an english unisex name meaning "Dark-skinned; a moor; moor, dark skinned".
Parents who choose Maurice pick a unisex name from the english tradition, meaning "Dark-skinned; a moor; moor, dark skinned". It has 3 syllables.
- Origin
- english
- Gender
- Unisex
- Syllables
- 3
Meaning compiled from public name lists.
Meaning
Dark-skinned; a moor; moor, dark skinned
Popularity
Quick answers about Maurice
What does Maurice mean?
Maurice is a unisex name of english origin meaning "Dark-skinned; a moor; moor, dark skinned".
Is Maurice a rare name?
Yes. Maurice does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.
Names with a similar meaning to Maurice
Maurice means "Dark-skinned; a moor; moor, dark skinned" — these names share that spirit.
- Layla — "Night, dark beauty" (arabic)
Questions parents ask about Maurice
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