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Moses

Moses is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “to pull out/draw out.” In 2024 it was given to 603 boys in the United States.

Moses at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · Muslim & Arabic · Greek
Meaning
“to pull out/draw out”
Pronunciation
/ˈməʊzɪz/

About the name Moses

Moses belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “to pull out/draw out” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Moses first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #119 in 1880, and in 2024 603 babies received the name — 42,685 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Moses in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#119 in 1880
Peak year
2016
Babies named Moses in 2024
603
Total since 1880
42,685

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Moses mean?

Moses means “to pull out/draw out” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Moses a boy or girl name?

Moses is a boy name. In 2024, 603 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Moses?

Moses comes from the Biblical & Christian, Muslim & Arabic and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Moses?

Moses first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #119 in 1880, and 603 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Moses?

Moses is pronounced /ˈməʊzɪz/ (IPA).

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