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Maureen

Pronunciation: [ m-awr-EEN ]

Girl Name #4,928 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4928, Maureen is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Maureen is a girl name, recorded for 27 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#4,928
Total SSA Count
27

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mau May Mauie Maurie

Also a Boy Name

Maureen is also used as a boy name, ranked #9634.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maureen

Is Maureen a boy or girl name?
Maureen is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4928. As a boy name, it is ranked #9634. 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 #4928 in popularity for girl 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 #4928 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Maureen

Maureen is a girl name .

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

Maureen is currently ranked #4,928 in popularity for girl 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 Maura . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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