Mauro

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Pronounced MAW-roh /ˈmɔː.roʊ/Low

Meaning: Dark, Moorish, from MauritaniaLow

In 30 seconds: Mauro is the Italian and Spanish form of Maurus meaning dark or Moorish. Saint Maurus was the first disciple of Saint Benedict, founder of Western monasticism.

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Origin LowItalian, Latin, Spanish

MeaningDark, Moorish, from Mauritania

U.S. rank (2025)#1490 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births119 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,644

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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History & Origin

Mauro is the Italian and Spanish form of Maurus from Latin meaning dark or Moorish. Saint Maurus (d. circa 565) was a follower of Saint Benedict.

Mauro is used in Italy, Spain, Portugal, Brazil, and Argentina.

Did you know? Saint Maurus was the first disciple of Saint Benedict. According to legend, Maurus was miraculously able to walk on water to rescue a drowning novice — making Mauro a name associated with miraculous faith.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name: mauro

Variations

MaurusMoro

Nicknames

Mauri

Famous Bearers

★Mauro Icardi (b. 1993)
Argentine professional footballer and striker, a prolific scorer for Inter Milan and Galatasaray

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Frequently Asked

What does Mauro mean?

Dark, Moorish, from Mauritania

How do you pronounce Mauro?

Mauro is pronounced MAW-roh.

What is the origin of Mauro?

Mauro comes from Italian, Spanish, Latin.

What names are similar to Mauro?

Similar names include marco, mario, matteo.