The nameMauro
Mauro is an Italian and Spanish boy's name, a form of Maurus.
- Boy's name
- Latin
Meaning
From the Latin Maurus, "Moor".
Origin
Latin, through Italian and Spanish.
History
In France it has been given in small numbers since the 1920s.
Popularity of the name Mauro
Mauro in France
2375thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1964peak year (25 births)
505babies named Mauro in France since 1900
Mauro was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 190 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Mauro. Its rise began around 1928, and it peaked in 1964. Half of all babies named Mauro in France were born before 1969, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mauro mean?
From the Latin Maurus, "Moor".
What is the origin of the name Mauro?
Latin, through Italian and Spanish.
Is Mauro a girl's or a boy's name?
Mauro is a boy's name.