Maurice vs Dash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Boy #969 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to run fast, a burst of speed"

Origin: Middle English

American English

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Maurice Rank #932

Dash Rank #969

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 vs #969 for Dash.

Is Maurice or Dash more popular?

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 compared to Dash at #969 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Dash mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Dash means "to run fast, a burst of speed" (Middle English origin).

Are Maurice and Dash boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Dash is primarily a boy name.