Maricio

Maricio appears to be a variant spelling of Mauricio, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Maurice. The name derives from Latin "Mauritius," which means "Moorish" or "from Mauritania." This spelling variation with an 'a' instead of 'au' creates a slightly different pronunciation while maintaining the name's Romance language heritage. Maricio remains uncommon, especially with this specific spelling, making it a distinctive choice. The name has a melodic, flowing quality with its balanced syllables and vowel-rich structure. In Hispanic and Latin American cultures, variations of this name have been consistently used, though this specific spelling is rarer. The name carries an elegant, somewhat exotic feel while still being relatively easy to pronounce.

Pronounced muh-REE-see-o.

As of October 2026, Maricio ranked #13444 in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #9628 in 1993.