Dario vs Mauricio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dario

Boy #636 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"possessing goodness"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#636
Total SSA Count
439
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Rio

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Dario Rank #636
Mauricio Rank #632

Mauricio is more popular, ranked #632 vs #636 for Dario.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dario ___

  • Dario Luca
  • Dario James
  • Dario Marco
  • Dario Sebastian
  • Dario Rafael

Mauricio ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dario

Marco Lucia Sofia Matteo Elena

If you choose Mauricio

Valentina Sebastian Isabella Rodrigo Camila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dario or Mauricio more popular?

Mauricio is more popular, ranked #632 compared to Dario at #636 in the United States.

What do Dario and Mauricio mean?

Dario means "possessing goodness" (Old Persian origin). Mauricio means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Dario and Mauricio boy or girl names?

Dario is primarily a boy name. Mauricio is primarily a boy name.

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