Maury is a given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "sea" or "by the sea". It was traditionally used as a male name but has also been used for females. The name first gained prominence during the Middle Ages in France and later became popular in other European countries such as Spain and Italy. In recent times, it has also been adopted by English-speaking populations around the world. Some notable individuals with the name Maury include French historian Jules Michel Charles Maury (1895-1987) and American actor and director Paul Michael Mauri (born 1963), who is commonly known by his stage name, Paul Michael Glaser.
The name Maury experienced fluctuating popularity over the decades, with peaks in the late 1940s to mid-1960s and again in the early 1980s, but overall it has been relatively uncommon throughout its history.