Mose

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How to Pronounce Mose

Pronounced MOHZ /ˈmoʊz/High

Meaning: A short form of Moses — from Hebrew Mosheh, variously 'drawn out of the water' and (from Egyptian) 'a son; born of'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Drawn out of the water; a deliverer: Mose shortens Moses — 'drawn out of the water'. Crisp, vintage, and warm (said 'MOHZ').

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Origin LowHebrew, Egyptian

MeaningA short form of Moses — from Hebrew Mosheh, variously 'drawn out of the water' and (from Egyptian) 'a son; born of'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6683 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1919

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,905

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

Mose is a short form of Moses — from the Hebrew Mosheh, variously 'drawn out of the water' (the prophet drawn from the Nile) and, from Egyptian, 'a son; born of' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage name (said 'MOHZ'; nickname Mo).

In the U.S. it appears in Southern and Jewish families. Rare, drawn-out-of-the-water at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Moses means variously 'drawn out of the water' (Hebrew) and 'a son; born of' (Egyptian) — Mose is a crisp short form, vintage and homey (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MOHZ').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Moses — routes layered

Variations

MosesMoeMoshe

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mose mean?

Mose shortens Moses — variously 'drawn out of the water' (Hebrew) and 'a son' (Egyptian); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Mose?

It's said MOHZ /ˈmoʊz/ — one syllable.

Is Mose a boy or girl name?

Mose is a boy's name.

How popular is Mose?

Mose is a rare name in the U.S.