How to Say “Maurice” in Spanish

By Wesley Charles • Updated October 6, 2026

Mauricio

/mauˈɾiθjo/

Mauricio is the Spanish equivalent of the English male given name Maurice.

Mauricio is used as a masculine given name.

Meaning: male given name (name)

How do you pronounce it?

/mauˈɾiθjo/

Did you know?

In Spanish, Mauricio can refer to a person from the island nation of Mauritius, though the country is officially called Mauricio in Spanish.
The name Mauricio shares the same root as the word moro, which was historically used in Spain to refer to people from North Africa.
The name Mauricio is derived from the Latin word mauritius, meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish'.

Examples in context

Mauricio es mi mejor amigo.
Mauricio is my best friend.
Mauricio vive en Madrid.
Mauricio lives in Madrid.

Example conversation

Two friends are talking about a coworker.

María

¿Conoces a Mauricio?
Do you know Mauricio?
Javier

Sí, él trabaja en marketing.
Yes, he works in marketing.
María

Mauricio es muy inteligente.
Mauricio is very intelligent.
Javier

Tienes razón, es muy capaz.
You are right, he is very capable.

Sources

Wiktionary, “maurice” translations and entries Mauricio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.

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About The Author

Wesley Charles

Hola! I’m Wesley, a language enthusiast with a fondness for Spanish. With a penchant for travel and bullfighting, I love exploring various cultural nuances. I spend much of my time writing practical guides on Spanish vocabulary, which cater to diverse topics from healthcare and hurricanes to sheepskin coats and zombies. Music, particularly from Latin America, also fascinates me. Inuit callado! It's a surreal experience being able to communicate your thoughts in another language. Here's to breaking conversational barriers together.

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