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Maurice

Pronunciation: [ m-awr-EES ]

Girl Name #70,698 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Maurice is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-awr-EES.

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

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#70,698
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mau May Mauie Maurie

Also a Boy Name

Maurice is also used as a boy name, ranked #932.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maurice

Is Maurice a boy or girl name?
Maurice is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #70698. As a boy name, it is ranked #932. Maurice is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Maurice?
Maurice is pronounced m-awr-EES.
How popular is the name Maurice?
Maurice is currently ranked #70698 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Maurice?
Common nicknames for Maurice include Mau, May, Mauie, and Maurie.
Is Maurice a common or rare name?
Maurice is an uncommon name, ranked #70698 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Maurice

Maurice is a girl name .

Is Maurice a boy or girl name? Maurice is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,698 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #932. Maurice is more commonly used as a boy name.

Maurice is currently ranked #70,698 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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

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

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