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Maurice

mə-REES

Popularity

#930

falling

Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

138,720

Peak Year

#1,797 in 1921

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Maurice is a name of Latin origin, derived from *Mauritius*, meaning 'Moorish' or 'dark-skinned'.

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MoMaury

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Maurice Chevalier

    French actor, singer, and entertainer.

  • Maurice Ravel

    French composer, pianist and conductor.

Nicknames

MoMaury

Spelling Variations

MaurizioMorris

Similar Names

MilesJulianVictor

Personality Traits

CharmingSophisticatedArtisticRefined

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