Maury as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Maury

What is the meaning of the name Maury ?

The baby name Maury is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced MAW-ree (/ˈmɔːri/).

Maury is in Origin.

Maury is an English given name and surname, most often a familiar form of Maurice. Maurice derives from Latin Mauritius, itself from Maurus, meaning “a man of Mauretania” or “Moor,” historically extended to “dark-complexioned.” Pronounced MAWR-ee/MOR-ee, Maury spread through medieval Europe via the cult of Saint Maurice and later through French and British usage. In the United States it appears both as a nickname and as a transferred family surname, with modest use in the late 19th and mid‑20th centuries.

Related forms include Maurice, Morris, Mauricio (Spanish/Portuguese), Maurits/Mauritz (Dutch/Scandinavian), Mauro (Italian/Spanish), and Finnish Mauri; diminutives are Maurie, Morrie, and Morry. Feminine cognates include Maura and Maurine. Maury is sometimes confused with Murray, but the latter is Gaelic and etymologically unrelated. Notable bearers range from oceanographer Matthew Fontaine Maury to television host Maury Povich. Overall sense: “Moorish; from Mauretania,” historically signifying a dark or North African origin.