Maurice vs Darius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Boy #746 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Persian Greek Roman American African American

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Maurice Rank #932

Darius Rank #746

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Maurice or Darius more popular?

Darius is more popular, ranked #746 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Darius mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Darius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Maurice and Darius boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Darius is primarily a boy name.