What does the name Moses mean?

The name Moses means "Deliver, son".

What is the origin of the name Moses?

Moses is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 603 babies were named Moses in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Moses is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 603 →

All-Time Total: 40,228

Peak Year: 2016

Moses is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Moshe, meaning "drawn out" or "taken from the water."

Boy names closely related to Moses

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Girl names closely related to Moses

Cynthia Rosa Juliet Avianna Daphne Zelda Gloria Emma

Names with similar meaning to Moses

Moises Mose Moshe Mozelle

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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