Cristobal vs Mauricio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Cristobal Rank #1,481
Mauricio Rank #632

Mauricio is more popular, ranked #632 vs #1481 for Cristobal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cristobal ___

  • Cristobal Alejandro
  • Cristobal Fernando
  • Cristobal Miguel
  • Cristobal José
  • Cristobal Luis
  • Cristobal Antonio

Mauricio ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cristobal

Alejandro Sebastian Valentina Isabella Rodrigo

If you choose Mauricio

Valentina Sebastian Isabella Rodrigo Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cristobal or Mauricio more popular?

Mauricio is more popular, ranked #632 compared to Cristobal at #1481 in the United States.

What do Cristobal and Mauricio mean?

Cristobal means "bearer of Christ" (Greek (Christophoros) origin). Mauricio means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Cristobal and Mauricio boy or girl names?

Cristobal is primarily a boy name. Mauricio is primarily a boy name.

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