Dark-skinned or Moorish
Derived from the Roman name Mauritius, which itself was a derivative of Maurus. Historically, it referred to people from the region of Mauretania in North Africa. It gained popularity in Europe due to the 3rd-century Saint Maurice, a leader of the Theban Legion.
Less common today
Maurice isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #206 in 1990.
Author and illustrator of Where the Wild Things Are
French composer of Boléro
Legendary NHL player known as The Rocket
Founder and lead singer of Earth, Wind & Fire
Member of the Bee Gees
French actor and cabaret singer
Belle's father and eccentric inventor · Beauty and the Beast
Socially awkward IT technician · The IT Crowd
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
