Maurice vs Mayola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Maurice Rank #932
Mayola Rank #70,696

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 vs #70696 for Mayola.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maurice ___

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

Mayola ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maurice

Bernard Eugene Dorothy Clarence Gloria

If you choose Mayola

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maurice or Mayola more popular?

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 compared to Mayola at #70696 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Mayola mean?

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

Are Maurice and Mayola boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Mayola is primarily a girl name.

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