Mauricio

Mauricio is a boy's name that is especially common in the Spanish language. In the Portuguese variant, it is spelled Maurício. The name is derived from Maurice, which comes from the late antique nickname Mauricius, ultimately tracing back to the origin Maurus. Translated into German, the name means 'the man from Mauretania', 'the Moor', 'the dark-skinned one', or 'the Maur'.

What does the name Mauricio mean?

The name Mauricio has its roots in the Latin word maurus, which means 'dark-skinned', as well as in the ancient Greek expressions amaurós (ἀμαυρός) for 'dark, black, the moor' and amáurosi (αμαύρωση) for 'burnt, tanned, bronzed'. Particularly in the Middle Ages, the name gained prominence through the veneration of Saint Maurus, a disciple of Saint Benedict from the 6th century. Additionally, Saint Mauritius, who lived in the 4th century, contributed to the name's popularity as he is regarded as the leader of the Theban Legion in Switzerland. Various forms of the name exist, including Mauritius, Mauriz, Mauro, Maur, Maurece, Mauri, Mauritz, Maurids, Maurits, Maurin, Maurilio, Maurizio, Maury, and Maurycy. The spellings Moritz, Morice, Moriz, Moric, and Morris are also common. A prominent bearer of the name is the composer Mauricio Kagel.

Where does the name Mauricio come from?

The first name Mauricio originates from Latin and carries the meaning 'the man from Mauretania'. The etymology combines maurus, meaning 'dark-skinned', and the ancient Greek terms amaurós (ἀμαυρός) for 'dark, black, the moor' and amáurosi (αμαύρωση) for 'burnt, tanned, bronzed'. The languages in which this name appears include Galician, Portuguese, and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Mauricio?

The pronunciation of Mauricio is four syllables and melodic. It is pronounced as 'Mau-ri-ci-o' [maʊˈʁiːtsi̯o], while the Spanish variant is 'mauˈɾisjo'. The name begins with a gliding diphthong, giving it a dynamic touch. The 'R' adds tonal depth in the middle syllable, while the open ending '-io' creates a soft, flowing sound. Overall, Mauricio sounds resonant, lively, and has an international character.

When is the name day of Mauricio?

The name day for Mauricio is celebrated on January 15 and September 22.

Popularity

In Germany, Mauricio is a widely used first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of the most common male first names. Its highest ranking was in 2009, when it reached 1,188th place. Over the last ten years, Mauricio has been given as a first name about 70 times, placing it 2,921st in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it also ranks 2,921st.

Nicknames & pet names

Cio / Mau / Maui / Mauri / Mauro / Maury / Mauzi / Mio / Ricio

Similar first names

Famous people

• Carlos Mauricio Valenti Perrillat (French painter)
• Jose Mauricio Parra (Venezuelan football player)
• Mauricio Aceves (boxer from Mexico)
• Mauricio Alfaro (Salvadoran footballer)
• Mauricio Alvarenga (footballer from El Salvador)
• Mauricio Annunziata (Argentinian composer)
• Mauricio Aspe (Mexican actor)
• Mauricio Astudillo (Argentinian football player)
• Mauricio Azevedo Alves (football player from Brazil)
• Mauricio Castillo (Costa Rican footballer)
• Mauricio Copete (football player from Colombia)
• Mauricio Cruz Jiron (football player from Nicaragua)
• Mauricio Echazu (tennis player from Peru)
• Mauricio Eduardo Lagos Gonzalez (Chilean football player)
• Mauricio Javier Salazar Duran (Chilean footballer)
• Mauricio Mina Quintero (Colombian footballer)
• Mauricio Ochmann (Mexican actor)
• Mauricio Pellegrino (Argentinian football coach)
• Mauricio Pesutic (Chilean actor)
• Mauricio Prudencio (Bolivian swimmer)