Maurice Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Maurice Name at a Glance

Name	Maurice
Meaning	Moorish; dark-skinned; swarthy. Famous Bearer: French singer/actor Maurice Chevalier.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Maurice Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Maurice means “Moorish; dark-skinned; swarthy. Famous Bearer: French singer/actor Maurice Chevalier”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Maurice Name Origin

Our database records Maurice under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Maurice a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Maurice is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Maurice

When considering Maurice for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.