Maurice vs Benedict

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Boy #915 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-spoken"

Origin: Latin

English German Scandinavian Catholic

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Maurice Rank #932

Benedict Rank #915

Benedict is more popular, ranked #915 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Maurice or Benedict more popular?

Benedict is more popular, ranked #915 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Benedict mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Benedict means "well-spoken" (Latin origin).

Are Maurice and Benedict boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Benedict is primarily a boy name.