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Moe

♂ Boy

Pronounced MOH /ˈmoʊ/High

Meaning: A short, friendly nickname-name for Moses ('drawn from the water'), Morris/Maurice ('dark-skinned; Moorish'), or Mohammed ('praiseworthy'). Used on its own; the route depends on the fuller name. Warm and crisp.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm short name: Moe shortens Moses, Maurice, or Mohammed (said 'MOH'). Friendly and crisp.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningA short, friendly nickname-name for Moses ('drawn from the water'), Morris/Maurice ('dark-skinned; Moorish'), or Mohammed ('praiseworthy'). Used on its own; the route depends on the fuller name. Warm and crisp.
U.S. rank (2025)#8041 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 734

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618882025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Moe stands on its own as a short form of Moses, Maurice, or Mohammed. The route depends on the fuller name, which we note — a warm, crisp nickname-name, rare on its own in the U.S. (said 'MOH').

It appears only rarely as a full name for boys in the U.S. Rare, friendly, and short.

Did you know? Moe is a friendly one-syllable name, short for Moses ('drawn from the water'), Maurice ('dark-skinned'), or Mohammed ('praiseworthy') — its route depends on the fuller name, which we note (said 'MOH').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Moe — short for Moses/Maurice/Mohammed; layered

Variations

MoMosesMaurice

Nicknames

MoMoey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moe mean?

Moe is a short form of Moses ('drawn from the water'), Maurice ('dark-skinned'), or Mohammed ('praiseworthy'). The route depends on the fuller name, which we note.

How do you pronounce Moe?

It's said MOH /ˈmoʊ/ — one syllable, rhyming with 'go.'

Is Moe a boy or girl name?

Moe is a boy's name.

How popular is Moe?

Moe is a rare name for boys in the U.S.

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