Maurice vs Wallace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Scottish English American

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Maurice Rank #932

Wallace Rank #981

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 vs #981 for Wallace.

Is Maurice or Wallace more popular?

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 compared to Wallace at #981 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Wallace mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Maurice and Wallace boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Wallace is primarily a boy name.