What does Felix mean?
The Latin word felix, “happy” or “lucky.”
What does Maurice mean?
From Latin 'Mauritius', a derivative of 'Maurus' meaning 'Moor' or 'dark-skinned, swarthy'. Borne by Saint Maurice, a 3rd-century martyr.
Felix vs Maurice
Which is more popular?
Felix is more popular than Maurice today: about 2,064 US babies were given the name Felix in 2025, compared with 0 named Maurice.
| Felix | Maurice | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Happy, fortunate | dark-skinned, Moorish |
| Origin | Latin | latin |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | FEE-liks | MOR-iss |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 0 |
| Peak year | 2024 (2,090) | 1921 (1,743) |
| In 2025 | 2,064 | 0 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Vintage |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Felix
Maurice
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Felix | Maurice |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11,654 | 1,476 |
| 2010s | 13,335 | 4,640 |
| 2000s | 7,580 | 7,178 |
| 1990s | 6,294 | 10,087 |
| 1980s | 5,306 | 15,575 |
| 1970s | 5,515 | 15,233 |
| 1960s | 5,749 | 14,643 |
| 1950s | 5,759 | 12,584 |
| 1940s | 4,315 | 10,477 |
| 1930s | 4,199 | 12,638 |
| 1920s | 6,000 | 16,161 |
| 1910s | 4,928 | 11,429 |
| 1900s | 1,108 | 1,980 |
| 1890s | 903 | 1,270 |
| 1880s | 863 | 961 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Felix or Maurice more popular?
Felix is more popular than Maurice today: about 2,064 US babies were given the name Felix in 2025, compared with 0 named Maurice.
What is the difference between Felix and Maurice?
Felix means Happy, fortunate (Latin origin), while Maurice means dark-skinned, Moorish (latin origin).
Which name is older, Felix or Maurice?
In US records, Felix first appears in 1880 and Maurice in 0, so Maurice has the longer recorded history.