Maurice is a boy's name. The name is of Latin origin and means something like dark skinned or Moorish. It is also alternately believed to have come from the Irish or Gaelic name Muirgheas meaning "seafarer". If derived from the latter source it can be traced back to the Phoenician term "mauharim" which meant "easterner". As a name it was introduced to Britain by the Normans. It was in use by the Romans before. Maurice as a name is popular amongst other European cultures also and is referred to as Maurus in French, Mauro in Portuguese and Italian and Mauricio in Spanish.
Maurice was the name of several famous people including Saint Maurice the Martyr, Emperor Maurice of the Byzantine Empire, Maurice Gibb one of the three siblings that made up the BeeGees, Maurice Ravel a famous composer, Maurice Sendak an author of books for children etc.
Maurice was the name of several famous people including Saint Maurice the Martyr, Emperor Maurice of the Byzantine Empire, Maurice Gibb one of the three siblings that made up the BeeGees, Maurice Ravel a famous composer, Maurice Sendak an author of books for children etc.
