Loyal vs Maurice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Loyal

Boy #879 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faithful, devoted"

Origin: English/Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#879
Total SSA Count
274
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Loy

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Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#932
Total SSA Count
248
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mo, Maury

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Popularity Comparison

Loyal Rank #879
Maurice Rank #932

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 vs #932 for Maurice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Loyal ___

  • Loyal James
  • Loyal Thomas
  • Loyal Alexander
  • Loyal Reed
  • Loyal Cole
  • Loyal Grant

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 Loyal

True Valor Justice Honor Noble

If you choose Maurice

Bernard Eugene Dorothy Clarence Gloria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Loyal or Maurice more popular?

Loyal is more popular, ranked #879 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Loyal and Maurice mean?

Loyal means "faithful, devoted" (English/Old French origin). Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin).

Are Loyal and Maurice boy or girl names?

Loyal is primarily a boy name. Maurice is primarily a boy name.

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