Moshe

Moshe 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 626 boys in the United States.

Moshe at a glance

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

About the name Moshe

Moshe 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, Moshe first appears in Social Security records in 1942. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #463 in 2023, and in 2024 626 babies received the name — 17,266 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Moshe in US records

First recorded (US)
1942
Best US rank
#463 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Moshe in 2024
626
Total since 1880
17,266

Moshe in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#687 in 2025
Babies named Moshe in 2025
52
Total since 1996
881

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Moshe mean?

The meaning of Moshe 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 Moshe a boy or girl name?

Moshe is a boy name. In 2024, 626 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Moshe?

Moshe comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Moshe?

Moshe first appears in US records in 1942. Its best-ever ranking was #463 in 2023, and 626 babies were given the name in 2024.

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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].