Maurice vs Denzel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Boy #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high stronghold, fort on the headland"

Origin: Cornish

African-American American Cornish/English

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Maurice Rank #932

Denzel Rank #1,036

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 vs #1036 for Denzel.

Is Maurice or Denzel more popular?

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 compared to Denzel at #1036 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Denzel mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Denzel means "high stronghold, fort on the headland" (Cornish origin).

Are Maurice and Denzel boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Denzel is primarily a boy name.