Maurice vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

French English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Maurice Rank #932

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Maurice or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Harry mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Maurice and Harry boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.