Maureen

Pronunciation: [ m-awr-EEN ]

Boy Name #9,634 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Maureen is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-awr-EEN.

Parents who love the name Maureen often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #9,634
Total SSA Count: 9

Alternative Spellings

Mauricio #632 Maurice #932 Mauro #1439

Nicknames

Mau May Mauie Maurie

Also a Girl Name

Maureen is also used as a girl name, ranked #4928.

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Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maureen

Is Maureen a boy or girl name?

Maureen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #9634. As a girl name, it is ranked #4928. Maureen is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Maureen?

Maureen is pronounced m-awr-EEN.

How popular is the name Maureen?

Maureen is currently ranked #9634 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Maureen?

Common nicknames for Maureen include Mau, May, Mauie, and Maurie.

Is Maureen a common or rare name?

Maureen is an uncommon name, ranked #9634 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Maureen

Maureen is a boy name .

Is Maureen a boy or girl name? Maureen is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,634 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,928. Maureen is more commonly used as a girl name.

Maureen is currently ranked #9,634 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Maureen include Mau, May, Mauie, and Maurie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Maureen include Mauricio, Maurice, Mauro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.