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Maurizio

♂ Boy

Pronounced mow-REET-see-oh /maʊˈrit.si.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Italian form of Maurice — from Latin Mauritius/Maurus, 'dark-skinned; a Moor; from Mauretania'Low

In 30 seconds: Dark-skinned; a Moor: Maurizio is the Italian Maurice. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mow-REET-see-oh').
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningThe Italian form of Maurice — from Latin Mauritius/Maurus, 'dark-skinned; a Moor; from Mauretania'
U.S. rank (2025)#6041 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 706

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719612025

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

Maurizio is the Italian form of Maurice — from Latin Mauritius/Maurus, 'dark-skinned; a Moor; from Mauretania' (St. Maurice, a Roman soldier-martyr). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mow-REET-see-oh'; nickname Mauro).

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

Did you know? Maurice comes from Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; a Moor; from Mauretania' — Maurizio is the Italian form, lyrical and classic (said 'mow-REET-see-oh').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Maurice — Latin etymology

Variations

MauriceMauricioMauro

Nicknames

Mauro

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If you like Maurizio…

Mauricio— the Spanish form
Maurilio— a kin Maur- boys' name
Maurice— the name it draws on
Mauro— a short Maur- boys' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maurizio mean?

Maurizio is the Italian form of Maurice — Latin 'dark-skinned; a Moor; from Mauretania'.

How do you pronounce Maurizio?

It's said mow-REET-see-oh /maʊˈrit.si.oʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maurizio a boy or girl name?

Maurizio is a boy's name.

How popular is Maurizio?

Maurizio is a rare name in the U.S.

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