Maurice vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Maurice Rank #932

Byron Rank #884

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Maurice or Byron more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Byron mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Maurice and Byron boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.