Maurice vs Truce

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

All Clear

Truce

Boy #989 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"agreement to stop fighting, temporary peace"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#989
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Tru, Try, Trie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maurice Rank #932
Truce Rank #989

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 vs #989 for Truce.

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

Truce ___

  • Truce River
  • Truce James
  • Truce Oliver
  • Truce Henry
  • Truce Alexander
  • Truce William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Maurice

Bernard Eugene Dorothy Clarence Gloria

If you choose Truce

True Brave Reed Sage Fox

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maurice or Truce more popular?

Maurice is more popular, ranked #932 compared to Truce at #989 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Truce mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Truce means "agreement to stop fighting, temporary peace" (Middle English origin).

Are Maurice and Truce boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Truce is primarily a boy name.

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