Moisés

Moisés is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 568 boys in the United States.

Moisés at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Moisés

Moisés belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Moisés first appears in Social Security records in 1893. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #308 in 2001, and in 2024 568 babies received the name — 30,839 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Moisés in US records

First recorded (US)
1893
Best US rank
#308 in 2001
Peak year
2001
Babies named Moisés in 2024
568
Total since 1880
30,839

Moisés in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#3011 in 2018
Babies named Moisés in 2020
3
Total since 1996
32

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Moisés mean?

The meaning of Moisés is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Moisés a boy or girl name?

Moisés is a boy name. In 2024, 568 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Moisés?

Moisés comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Moisés?

Moisés first appears in US records in 1893. Its best-ever ranking was #308 in 2001, and 568 babies were given the name in 2024.

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