Maurice vs Rey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Boy #823 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king"

Origin: Spanish

Spanish Latin American American

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Maurice Rank #932

Rey Rank #823

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Maurice or Rey more popular?

Rey is more popular, ranked #823 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Rey mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Rey means "king" (Spanish origin).

Are Maurice and Rey boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Rey is primarily a boy name.