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Moon

♂ Boy

Pronounced MOON /ˈmun/High

Meaning: From the word moon — Old English mona, 'the moon'; a celestial word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: The moon: Moon is a celestial word-name — 'the moon'. Soft, dreamy, and warm.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningFrom the word moon — Old English mona, 'the moon'; a celestial word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#5800 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 149

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Moon comes from the word moon — Old English mona, 'the moon, the night's lamp'. A soft, dreamy, celestial word-name (it is also a common Korean surname, Mun/Moon; the artist Keith Moon; we note the cross-cultural use). Gentle and evocative.

It registers thinly as a given name. Rare, the-moon at the root, and dreamy.

Did you know? Moon means 'the moon' (Old English mona) — the silver light of the night sky — a soft, dreamy celestial word-name (it is also a Korean surname, which we note).

Overall data confidence 55%

References — moon — word origin

Variations

MooneLuna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moon mean?

Moon is a celestial word-name — Old English 'the moon'.

How do you pronounce Moon?

It's said MOON /ˈmun/ — one syllable.

Is Moon a boy or girl name?

Moon is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Moon?

Moon is a very rare given name in the U.S.