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Moroni

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Pronounced muh-ROH-nye /məˈroʊ.naɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the Book of Mormon, the name of a prophet-general (and, in LDS belief, the angel Moroni who delivered the golden plates). The meaning is not fixed in scripture; used as a devotional name in Latter-day Saint families. Routes uncertain — we note it.Low

In 30 seconds: A Latter-day Saint scriptural name: Moroni is a Book of Mormon prophet (said 'muh-ROH-nye'). Meaning uncertain, which we note.

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MeaningFrom the Book of Mormon, the name of a prophet-general (and, in LDS belief, the angel Moroni who delivered the golden plates). The meaning is not fixed in scripture; used as a devotional name in Latter-day Saint families. Routes uncertain — we note it.

U.S. rank (2024)#10531 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 415

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

Moroni comes from the Book of Mormon, the name of a prophet and angel in Latter-day Saint scripture. Its meaning is not settled, which we note — a devotional name in LDS families, rare in the wider U.S. (said 'muh-ROH-nye').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., mostly in LDS families. Rare, scriptural, and devotional.

Did you know? Moroni is a Book of Mormon figure — a prophet-general and, in LDS belief, the angel who delivered the golden plates — worn as a devotional name; its meaning is not fixed in scripture, which we note (said 'muh-ROH-nye').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Moroni — Book of Mormon prophet/angel; meaning uncertain

Variations

MoroniMormonNephi

Nicknames

RoniMoro

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moroni mean?

Moroni is a Book of Mormon prophet and angel; its meaning is not fixed in scripture, which we note.

How do you pronounce Moroni?

It's said muh-ROH-nye /məˈroʊ.naɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Moroni a boy or girl name?

Moroni is a boy's name.

How popular is Moroni?

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