Maurice vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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Maurice Rank #932

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Maurice or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Ray mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Maurice and Ray boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.