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Maury

♂ Boy

Pronounced MOR-ee /ˈmɔː.ri/High

Meaning: A short, friendly form of Maurice, from the Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; Moorish; of Mauretania.' Long used as a nickname turned given name.Low

In 30 seconds: A short Maurice: Maury traces to Latin 'dark-skinned; Moorish' (said 'MOR-ee'). Warm and vintage.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin
MeaningA short, friendly form of Maurice, from the Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; Moorish; of Mauretania.' Long used as a nickname turned given name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11816 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1963
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,503

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196318892024

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

Maury is a short form of Maurice, from the Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; Moorish.' Long familiar as a nickname turned given name, it reads as retro-warm and rare in U.S. data today (said 'MOR-ee').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a standalone name. Rare, vintage, and warm.

Did you know? Maury is a warm short form of Maurice, from the Latin Maurus ('dark-skinned; Moorish') — a friendly, vintage-feeling nickname that stands on its own (said 'MOR-ee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Maury — Short form of Maurice; Latin Maurus 'dark-skinned; Moorish'

Variations

MauriceMauriMorrie

Nicknames

MoMory

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maury mean?

Maury is a short form of Maurice, from the Latin Maurus, 'dark-skinned; Moorish.'

How do you pronounce Maury?

It's said MOR-ee /ˈmɔː.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Maury a boy or girl name?

Maury is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Maury?

Maury is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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