The name Maurice is a girl's name of French origin meaning "dark-skinned".

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One of those old-mannish names that sounds a lot fresher for a girl. 

Maurice

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The name Maurice is currently ranked #980 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #837 in 1915. It is currently rising in popularity. Maurice is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Maurice is a boy's name of Latin origin meaning "dark-skinned".

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In the USA, Maurice was in the Top 200 for most of the 20th century; since 1990, however, it has been on a slow and steady decline. This name has the potential for some old-school cute nicknames such as Mo as well as the more trendy Reece.

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The name Maurice is currently ranked #930 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #94 in 1914. It is currently rising in popularity. The name is most popular in MAURICE, MAURICE, and MAURICE. Maurice is occasionally used for girls in 1995.

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