Maurice vs Nelson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #778 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Neil, son of the champion"

Origin: English

English American Welsh Irish

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Maurice Rank #932

Nelson Rank #778

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Maurice or Nelson more popular?

Nelson is more popular, ranked #778 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Nelson mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Nelson means "son of Neil, son of the champion" (English origin).

Are Maurice and Nelson boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Nelson is primarily a boy name.