Name:
Maurice
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
Latin
Meaning:
Maurice is an English and French name, derived from the Latin name 'Mauritius', itself derived from the word 'maurus', which means 'swarthy or dark skinned' and was the Roman word for a 'moor'.
Pronunciation:
MAWR-is
The Five Elements:
Fire
Famous Maurice:
Maurice Gibb : musician
Maurice Richard : hockey player
Maurice Stokes : basketball player
Maurice Benard : actor
Maurice Clarett : football player
Maurice Jarre : composer
Maurice Jones-Drew : American football player