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Moises

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Pronounced moh-EE-ses /moˈi.ses/High

Meaning: Spanish form of Moses, from Hebrew Moshe, traditionally explained as derived from Egyptian ms ('son' or 'born of') or as Hebrew mashah ('to draw out'), relating to being drawn from the water by Pharaoh's daughterHigh

In 30 seconds: Moises is the vibrant Spanish form of Moses — the great biblical liberator and lawgiver. It carries the full weight of Exodus with the warmth of the Spanish-speaking world.
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Origin HighHebrew, Spanish
MeaningSpanish form of Moses, from Hebrew Moshe, traditionally explained as derived from Egyptian ms ('son' or 'born of') or as Hebrew mashah ('to draw out'), relating to being drawn from the water by Pharaoh's daughter
U.S. rank (2025)#587 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births502 boys (0.03% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 31,341

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200118932025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Moises is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Moses (Moshe in Hebrew). The name Moses is one of the most significant in the Abrahamic traditions — the prophet who received the Ten Commandments, led the Israelites out of Egypt, and whose story forms the heart of the Book of Exodus. The Hebrew explanation links the name to mashah ('to draw out').

Moises has been a staple name in Spanish-speaking Catholic communities for centuries. In the United States, it ranks consistently in the top 300 boys' names, favored in Latino communities as the preferred Spanish form of the biblical Moses. It carries strong religious and cultural significance.

Did you know? The name Moses may actually be an Egyptian name — derived from the root msy meaning 'son' or 'born of' — found in pharaonic names like Thutmose ('born of Thoth') and Ramesses ('born of Ra'), suggesting that Moses the Hebrew liberator may have carried an Egyptian royal name.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name — Moises — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

MosesMoisésMoise

Nicknames

MoiMo

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If you like Moises…

Moses— the English form of the same Hebrew/biblical name
Elias— Spanish/Greek form of another major Hebrew prophet name with the same religious weight
Isaias— Spanish form of Isaiah, biblical prophet name with the same Latin American popularity
Jose— the most popular Spanish biblical boys' name with the same deep Catholic heritage

Frequently Asked

What does the name Moises mean?

Moises is the Spanish form of Moses, traditionally meaning 'drawn from the water,' relating to Moses being rescued from the Nile in the Book of Exodus.

How do you pronounce Moises?

It is said moh-EE-ses — three syllables with stress on the second.

Is Moises a boy or girl name?

Moises is exclusively a boys' name.

How popular is Moises?

Moises ranks in the U.S. top 300 boys' names and is particularly popular in Latino communities as the Spanish form of Moses.