Dark-skinned or moorish
Maruice is a rare variant of the name Maurice, which is derived from the Roman name Mauritius. It ultimately stems from the Latin word 'maurus', referring to the Moors or people of North Africa. While the spelling Maruice is uncommon, it shares the same historical and etymological roots as its more popular counterparts.
Less common today
Maruice isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,591 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
