Find out how popular the first name Maruice has been for the last 21 years (from 1974 to 1994) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Maruice by gender

Based on the last 21 years of data, Maruice is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1994, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Maruice.

The history of the first name Maruice

The name Maurice has its origins in the Latin name Mauritius, which was derived from the word "Maurus" meaning "Moorish" or "dark-skinned". This name was likely given to individuals with darker complexions or those who hailed from northern Africa. The name Mauritius was later adopted by the Romans and became a popular name throughout the Roman Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maurice can be found in the 3rd century AD, when it was borne by a Roman soldier and Christian martyr named Maurice. According to legend, Maurice was a commander of the Theban Legion, a Roman unit that was executed for refusing to renounce their Christian faith during the reign of Emperor Maximian.

During the Middle Ages, the name Maurice gained popularity in Europe, particularly in France and England. One notable figure from this period was Maurice of Nassau (1567-1625), a Dutch prince and military commander who played a significant role in the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule.

In the 16th century, the name Maurice was also associated with Prince Maurice of Orange (1567-1625), a prominent military leader and Stadtholder of the Dutch Republic. He was instrumental in leading the Dutch to victory against Spain in the Eighty Years' War.

Another famous bearer of the name was Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), a French composer known for his innovative and influential works, such as "Boléro" and "Daphnis et Chloé". His compositions were highly influential in the development of 20th-century music.

In the literary world, Maurice Maeterlinck (1862-1949) was a Belgian playwright and poet who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1911. His works, such as "Pelléas et Mélisande" and "The Life of the Bee", explored themes of spirituality and the human condition.

Finally, Maurice Richard (1921-2000) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played for the Montreal Canadiens. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1961.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Maruice was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Maruice, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!