Maurice vs Bode

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"messenger, herald"

Origin: Germanic

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Maurice Rank #932

Bode Rank #805

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Maurice or Bode more popular?

Bode is more popular, ranked #805 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Bode mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Bode means "messenger, herald" (Germanic origin).

Are Maurice and Bode boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Bode is primarily a boy name.