Mauricio
Mauricio is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “Dark-skinned, Moorish”, pronounced mow-REE-see-oh. It ranked #664 in the United States in 2025, given to 413 babies, and peaked at #352 in 2002. Common nicknames: Mau, Mauri, Icho.
How popular is Mauricio in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Mauricio mean, and where does it come from?
Mauricio is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Maurice, from the Latin Mauritius — a Moor, someone from Mauretania in North Africa. Saint Maurice, the commander of the Theban legion, carried the name through Europe, and it became thoroughly Iberian and then Latin American. American records hold it since 1885 and it entered the top thousand in 1963, peaking in 2002. Argentina supplies its two most visible bearers today, a president and a football manager.
How is Mauricio used around the world?
Mauricio is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 6+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Mauricio?
Famous People Named Mauricio
- Mauricio Pochettino — Argentine football manager
- Mauricio Macri — President of Argentina from 2015 to 2019
- Mauricio Kagel — Argentine-German composer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Mauricio mean?
Mauricio is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning "Dark-skinned, Moorish." Mauricio is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Maurice, from the Latin Mauritius — a Moor, someone from Mauretania in North Africa. Saint Maurice, the commander of the Theban legion, carried the name through Europe, and it became thoroughly Iberian and then Latin American.
How do you pronounce Mauricio?
Mauricio is pronounced mow-REE-see-oh. Common variations include Maurice, Maurizio, Maurício.
Is Mauricio a boy name?
Yes, Mauricio is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Mau, Mauri, Icho.