Alberto vs Mauricio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alberto

Boy #749 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, bright"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#749
Total SSA Count
340
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Al, Berto, Tito

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mauricio

Boy #632 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#632
Total SSA Count
442
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mauri, Mau, Ricio

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alberto Rank #749
Mauricio Rank #632

Mauricio is more popular, ranked #632 vs #749 for Alberto.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alberto ___

  • Alberto Jose
  • Alberto Miguel
  • Alberto Luis
  • Alberto Carlos
  • Alberto Antonio
  • Alberto Rafael

Mauricio ___

  • Mauricio Antonio
  • Mauricio Jose
  • Mauricio Alejandro
  • Mauricio Gabriel
  • Mauricio Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alberto

Sofia Isabella Marco Diego Valentina

If you choose Mauricio

Valentina Sebastian Isabella Rodrigo Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alberto or Mauricio more popular?

Mauricio is more popular, ranked #632 compared to Alberto at #749 in the United States.

What do Alberto and Mauricio mean?

Alberto means "noble, bright" (Germanic origin). Mauricio means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Alberto and Mauricio boy or girl names?

Alberto is primarily a boy name. Mauricio is primarily a boy name.

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