Maurice vs Zen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

French English American

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Boy #959 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"meditation, absorption"

Origin: Sanskrit via Japanese

Japanese Chinese American Buddhist

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Maurice Rank #932

Zen Rank #959

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 vs #959 for Zen.

Is Maurice or Zen more popular?

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 compared to Zen at #959 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Zen mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Zen means "meditation, absorption" (Sanskrit via Japanese origin).

Are Maurice and Zen boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Zen is primarily a boy name.