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Moritz

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Moritz

Pronounced MOH-rits /ˈmoʊ.rɪts/Medium

Meaning: The German form of Maurice, from the Latin Mauritius, 'dark-skinned; Moorish' - the name of St Maurice, a revered early Christian soldier-saint. Classic and strong in German-speaking lands.Low

In 30 seconds: A German classic: Moritz is the German Maurice, 'dark-skinned; Moorish' (said 'MOH-rits'). Strong and storied.
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Origin MediumGerman, Latin
MeaningThe German form of Maurice, from the Latin Mauritius, 'dark-skinned; Moorish' - the name of St Maurice, a revered early Christian soldier-saint. Classic and strong in German-speaking lands.
U.S. rank (2017)#10426 ↗ Rising
2017 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 135
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319252017

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

Moritz is the German Maurice ('dark-skinned; Moorish'), from Latin Mauritius and St Maurice. It reads classic and strong, common in Germany - rare in the U.S. (said 'MOH-rits').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Moritz is the German form of Maurice, Latin for 'dark-skinned; Moorish' - the name of St Maurice, an early Christian soldier-saint - long beloved in German-speaking countries (said 'MOH-rits').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Moritz — German form of Maurice (Latin Mauritius) 'dark-skinned; Moorish'

Variations

MauriceMauritzMoriz

Nicknames

MoRitzi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moritz mean?

Moritz is the German form of Maurice, Latin for 'dark-skinned; Moorish'; the name of St Maurice.

How do you pronounce Moritz?

It's said MOH-rits /ˈmoʊ.rɪts/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Moritz a boy or girl name?

Moritz is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Moritz?

Moritz is extremely rare in the U.S.

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