Emil vs Maurice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emil

Boy #1,253 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,253
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

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Popularity Comparison

Emil Rank #1,253
Maurice Rank #932

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 vs #1253 for Emil.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emil ___

  • Emil August
  • Emil Kaspar
  • Emil Lukas
  • Emil Franz
  • Emil Otto
  • Emil Tobias

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 Emil

Oskar Lena Marta Bruno Clara

If you choose Maurice

Bernard Eugene Dorothy Clarence Gloria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emil or Maurice more popular?

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 compared to Emil at #1253 in the United States.

What do Emil and Maurice mean?

Emil means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Emil and Maurice boy or girl names?

Emil is primarily a boy name. Maurice is primarily a boy name.

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