Maurice vs Van

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #909 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"of, from (Dutch)"

Origin: Dutch

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Maurice Rank #932

Van Rank #909

Van is more popular, ranked #909 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Maurice or Van more popular?

Van is more popular, ranked #909 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Van mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Van means "of, from (Dutch)" (Dutch origin).

Are Maurice and Van boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Van is primarily a boy name.