Mauriceo
Mauriceo is a Spanish boy name. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Word funMauriceo doesn't repeat a single letter: 8 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Mauriceo would score 12 points.
- GenerationMauriceo peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Mauriceo you'd meet today is about 34 years old.
- HistoryMauriceo first shows up in US birth records in 1989, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 36 years since.
US births per million boys, 1989–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Mauriceo
Mauriceo is a boy name of Spanish origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Spanish names
More Spanish boy names
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Santiago · Saint James
- Boy name: Enzo · possibly home ruler
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Unisex name: Jose · he will add
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
Questions about the name Mauriceo
What is the origin of the name Mauriceo?
Mauriceo is Spanish in origin. Other Spanish names to consider are Mateo (“gift of God”), Elias (“my God is Yahweh”), Santiago (“Saint James”) and Enzo (“possibly home ruler”).
Is Mauriceo a boy or girl name?
Mauriceo is a boy name.
How popular is the name Mauriceo?
Mauriceo is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2009. It peaked at #7,271 in 1991, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What should I know before naming my baby Mauriceo?
Mauriceo is a Spanish boy name. Spanish names often honor saints or family members and are used across Spain and Latin America. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.