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Maurilio

♂ Boy

Pronounced mow-REE-lee-oh /maʊˈri.li.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: An Italian/Spanish elaboration of Maurus — from Latin, 'dark-skinned; a Moor; from Mauretania'Low

In 30 seconds: Dark-skinned; a Moor: Maurilio is a form of Maurus. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mow-REE-lee-oh').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningAn Italian/Spanish elaboration of Maurus — from Latin, 'dark-skinned; a Moor; from Mauretania'
U.S. rank (2024)#7532 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 737

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199519202024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Maurilio is an Italian/Spanish elaboration of Maurus — from Latin, 'dark-skinned; a Moor; from Mauretania' (St. Maurilius, a bishop of Angers). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mow-REE-lee-oh').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Hispanic families. Rare, dark-skinned-a-Moor at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Maurus comes from Latin, 'dark-skinned; a Moor; from Mauretania' — Maurilio is an Italian/Spanish elaboration, lyrical and classic (said 'mow-REE-lee-oh').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Maurus — Latin etymology

Variations

MaurizioMauriceMauro

Nicknames

Mauro

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maurilio mean?

Maurilio is an Italian/Spanish form of Maurus — Latin 'dark-skinned; a Moor; from Mauretania'.

How do you pronounce Maurilio?

It's said mow-REE-lee-oh /maʊˈri.li.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maurilio a boy or girl name?

Maurilio is a boy's name.

How popular is Maurilio?

Maurilio is a rare name in the U.S.

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