Maurice vs Shepard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Boy #942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shepherd, one who tends sheep"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Maurice Rank #932

Shepard Rank #942

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 vs #942 for Shepard.

Is Maurice or Shepard more popular?

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 compared to Shepard at #942 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Shepard mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Shepard means "shepherd, one who tends sheep" (Old English origin).

Are Maurice and Shepard boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Shepard is primarily a boy name.