Dan vs Maurice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Danny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Maurice Rank #932

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 vs #1931 for Dan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dan ___

  • Dan James
  • Dan Lee
  • Dan Allen
  • Dan Scott
  • Dan Wayne
  • Dan Michael

Maurice ___

  • Maurice James
  • Maurice Charles
  • Maurice William
  • Maurice Lee
  • Maurice Eugene
  • Maurice Raymond

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dan

Tom Sam Ben Kate Anne

If you choose Maurice

Bernard Eugene Dorothy Clarence Gloria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Maurice more popular?

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Maurice mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Dan and Maurice boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Maurice is primarily a boy name.

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