Boy Name
Moises
Moises is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Moises? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Moses.
Moises meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Moises has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Moises as M·O·I·S·E·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Moises is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Moises variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Moisesa, Moisese, Moisesy, Moise.
- Nicknames: Moi and M.
- Middle names: Pair Moises with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Moises middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Moses, Masako, Michiko, Mozell, Moshe — full picks on the sibling names for Moises guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Moises? Browse our names like Moises guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Moises
What does the name Moises mean?
Moises has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Moises?
The exact origin of Moises is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Moises?
Moises has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Moises a boy's or girl's name?
Moises is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Moises in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Moises sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Moises?
Names that share Moises's sound and style include Moses, Masako, Michiko, Mozell, Moshe.
What middle names pair well with Moises?
Good middle-name fits for Moises pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Moises is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Moises is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Moises?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Moises share its rhythm without rhyming — Moses, Masako, Michiko all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.