Mose

Mose is a boy's name of English 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 13 boys in the United States.

Mose at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Mose

Mose belongs to the English & American 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, Mose first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #176 in 1882, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 7,905 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Mose in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#176 in 1882
Peak year
1919
Babies named Mose in 2024
13
Total since 1880
7,905

Mose in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2023
Best rank
#4108 in 2023
Babies named Mose in 2023
4
Total since 1996
4

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Mose mean?

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

Is Mose a boy or girl name?

Mose is a boy name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Mose?

Mose comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Mose?

Mose first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #176 in 1882, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].