More info about the name "Maurice"
Maurice is an English and French name, derived from the Latin name 'Mauritius', itself derived from the word 'maurus', which means 'swarthy or dark skinned' and was the Roman word for a 'moor'.
Maurice
- Origin/Usage
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- MAWR-is
- Meaning
- A dark skinned person
Popularity of the Name Maurice
Famous Maurices
Maurice Gibb - musician
Maurice Richard - hockey player
Maurice Stokes - basketball player
Maurice Benard - actor
