Maurice Grimm

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Maurice Grimm — Latin
146K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Maurice Grimm is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Maurice is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Maurice is a traditionally masculine given name, also used as a surname. It originates as a French name derived from the Latin Mauritius or Mauricius and was subsequently used in other languages. Its popularity is due to Mauritius, a saint of the Theban Legion (died 287). Mauritius is otherwise attested as a given name of the Roman Empire period, in origin meaning "one from Mauretania", i.e. "the Moor". The surname Grimm: Alexander Grimm (born 1986), German slalom canoeist Alfred Grimm (1943–2026), German object artist, sculptor, painter and draftsman Brothers Grimm, German linguists Jacob Grimm (1785–1863), German philologist, jurist and mythologist Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859), German author, the younger of the Brothers Grimm Carl Hugo Grimm (1890–1978), American composer Charlie Grimm (1898–1983), American baseball player and manager Christi Grimm, American politician Christoph Grimm (born 1957), German politician Christopher Grimm, American writer, director, and actor Christopher Grimm (politician) (1828–1895). Maurice is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 146K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Maurice reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Maurice

Latin

Maurice is a traditionally masculine given name, also used as a surname. It originates as a French name derived from the Latin Mauritius or Mauricius and was subsequently used in other languages. Its popularity is due to Mauritius, a saint of the Theban Legion (died 287). Mauritius is otherwise attested as a given name of the Roman Empire period, in origin meaning "one from Mauretania", i.e. "the Moor".

Surname: Grimm

English

Alexander Grimm (born 1986), German slalom canoeist Alfred Grimm (1943–2026), German object artist, sculptor, painter and draftsman Brothers Grimm, German linguists Jacob Grimm (1785–1863), German philologist, jurist and mythologist Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859), German author, the younger of the Brothers Grimm Carl Hugo Grimm (1890–1978), American composer Charlie Grimm (1898–1983), American baseball player and manager Christi Grimm, American politician Christoph Grimm (born 1957), German politician Christopher Grimm, American writer, director, and actor Christopher Grimm (politician) (1828–1895).

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Maurice is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Maurice by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Maurice Grimm

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Maurice Grimm:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Maurice?
The first name Maurice originates from Latin. Maurice is a traditionally masculine given name, also used as a surname. It originates as a French name derived from the Latin Mauritius or Mauricius and was subsequently used in other languages. Its popularity is due to Mauritius, a saint of the Theban Legion (died 287). Mauritius is otherwise attested as a given name of the Roman Empire period, in origin meaning "one from Mauretania", i.e. "the Moor".
When was Maurice most popular?
The name Maurice reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Grimm?
The surname Grimm originates from English. Alexander Grimm (born 1986), German slalom canoeist Alfred Grimm (1943–2026), German object artist, sculptor, painter and draftsman Brothers Grimm, German linguists Jacob Grimm (1785–1863), German philologist, jurist and mythologist Wilhelm Grimm (1786–1859), German author, the younger of the Brothers Grimm Carl Hugo Grimm (1890–1978), American composer Charlie Grimm (1898–1983), American baseball player and manager Christi Grimm, American politician Christoph Grimm (born 1957), German politician Christopher Grimm, American writer, director, and actor Christopher Grimm (politician) (1828–1895).
What are the origins of the name Maurice Grimm?
The name Maurice Grimm combines two different traditions: the first name Maurice has Latin roots, while the surname Grimm originates from English.
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