Boy Name · Hebrew Origin
Moshe
Moshe 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 Moshe? It is a boy name, rooted in Hebrew naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Moishe.
Moshe meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Moshe has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Moshe to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Moshe as M·O·S·H·E, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Moshe is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Moshe variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Moshea, Moshee, Moshey, Mosh.
- Nicknames: Mos and M.
- Middle names: Pair Moshe with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Moshe middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Moishe, Mose, Micah, Moise, Mike — full picks on the sibling names for Moshe guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Moshe? Browse our names like Moshe 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 Moshe
What does the name Moshe mean?
Moshe 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 Moshe?
Moshe originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Moshe?
Moshe has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Moshe a boy's or girl's name?
Moshe is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Moshe in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Moshe sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Moshe?
Names that share Moshe's sound and style include Moishe, Mose, Micah, Moise, Mike.
What middle names pair well with Moshe?
Good middle-name fits for Moshe pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Moshe is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Moshe is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Moshe?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Moshe share its rhythm without rhyming — Moishe, Mose, Micah all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.