Mauro
ma(u)-ro
US Popularity:2996
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Italian, Latin, Portuguese, Spanish
Meaning:Moorish, African; Dark-skinned
Mauro is a boy's name that means "dark-skinned," “African,” and "Moorish." It is an Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of the Greek and Latin Maurus. Although its popularity has varied over the years, it remains a solid favorite in Italy. Mauro’s variants have crowned many a religious figure, like Saint Maurus of Glanfeuil.
Mauro Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Mauro is currently #4385 on The Bump
Boy:Mauro is currently #2462 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Mauro is currently #2996 in U.S. births
Boy:Mauro is currently #1419 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1419
in 2023
+ 119
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Mauro
Behind the Name, Mauro, January 2022
Behind the Name, Maurus, April 2024
WordSense Dictionary, Mauro
WordSense Dictionary, Maurus (Latin)
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