Irish boy name
Muiris Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Muiris means dark-skinned. The Irish form of Maurice, from the Latin Mauritius, meaning Moorish
Muiris is the Irish form of Maurice, from the Latin Mauritius, relating to the Moors. It came to Ireland through the Normans and has been a feature of Irish naming ever since. Today, it is usually found in Irish-speaking communities, particularly in the west. The pronunciation is MWIR-ish. Muiris is a distinctive, traditional choice that gives a family Maurice a clearly Irish identity. It is uncommon enough to stand out, yet recognisable enough to be easily explained and appreciated.
Variants of Muiris
MauriceMuirishMuiris
Well-known people named Muiris
Muiris Ó Súilleabháin.
Muiris popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2020 Muiris ranked #706 in Ireland (3 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (boys)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Muiris mean?
Muiris means "dark-skinned". The Irish form of Maurice, from the Latin Mauritius, meaning Moorish.
How do you pronounce Muiris?
Muiris is pronounced MWIR-ish.
What is the origin of Muiris?
Muiris is of Irish origin. The Irish form of Maurice, from the Latin Mauritius, meaning Moorish.