Maurice vs Roger

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Maurice Rank #932

Roger Rank #750

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Maurice or Roger more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Roger mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Maurice and Roger boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.