Maurice vs Roger

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#750
Total SSA Count
340
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rog

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Popularity Comparison

Maurice Rank #932
Roger Rank #750

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 vs #932 for Maurice.

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

Roger ___

  • Roger James
  • Roger Allen
  • Roger Lee
  • Roger Wayne
  • Roger Dale
  • Roger Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maurice

Bernard Eugene Dorothy Clarence Gloria

If you choose Roger

Susan Linda Gary Karen Dennis

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maurice or Roger more popular?

Roger is more popular, ranked #750 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Roger mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin).

Are Maurice and Roger boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Roger is primarily a boy name.

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