Popularity: 3217
Origin: Latin
Meaning: dark-skinned or Moorish
Mauro is a Latin boy's name that means "dark-skinned" or "Moorish." This name is an Italian and Portuguese variation of Maurice. Its popularity has varied drastically over the years, reaching its peak in 1935. Mauro is sometimes used as a surname in Italy, coming from the Latin name Maurus that's also borne by various early Christian saints who hailed from northern Africa.