Mauriceo
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Mauriceo
Mauriceo is a variant of Maurice, derived from the Latin name Mauritius, which means "dark" or "of Moor" (referring to a person from Mauritania or North Africa).
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Etymology
Mauriceo is a variant of Maurice, derived from the Latin name Mauritius, which means "dark" or "of Moor" (referring to a person from Mauritania or North Africa). The name was borne by Saint Maurice, a Christian military saint of the 3rd century, making it particularly popular in Christian cultures, especially in Italy, Spain, and French-speaking regions during the Medieval and Renaissance periods.
Mauriceo currently ranks #13,794 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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