Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Moses
Moses is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Moses? It is a boy name, rooted in Hebrew naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Moises.
Moses meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Moses has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Moses to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Moses as M·O·S·E·S, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Moses is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Moses variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Mosesa, Mosese, Mosesy, Mose.
- Nicknames: Mos and M.
- Middle names: Pair Moses with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Moses middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Moises, Masako, Michiko, Miles, Myles — full picks on the sibling names for Moses guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Moses? Browse our names like Moses 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 Moses
What does the name Moses mean?
Moses 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 Moses?
Moses originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Moses?
Moses has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Moses a boy's or girl's name?
Moses is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Moses in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Moses sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Moses?
Names that share Moses's sound and style include Moises, Masako, Michiko, Miles, Myles.
What middle names pair well with Moses?
Good middle-name fits for Moses pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Moses is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Moses is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Moses?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Moses share its rhythm without rhyming — Moises, Masako, Michiko all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.