A distinctive pick — fewer than 1 pets share this name.
A Spanish form of Maurice, ultimately from Latin meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish.'
Mauricio brings Latin warmth and romance — three syllables of pure, rolling charm. It's a name with cinematic flair, perfect for a male dog with charisma to spare. Easy to shorten to Mau or Ricky for casual use. A wonderful pick for owners who love Spanish-language names.
Pets named Mauricio are most often described as:
Trait order based on owner reports across pet registries.
Mauricio is a well-known pet name with 1 registered pets. Pets named Mauricio are often described as Charismatic, Romantic, Charming.
Mauricio is more commonly given to male pets, though it can be used for any pet.
Yes! Mauricio is both a popular pet name (ranked #30207 for pets) and a baby name. It is one of 1,600+ names shared between pets and humans on NamesPop.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: NYC & Seattle pet licensing records · Methodology