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Moselle

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Pronounced moh-ZEL /moʊˈzɛl/Medium

Meaning: Moselle is the French name of a river running through France, Luxembourg, and Germany — from Latin Mosella, 'little Meuse'. It is also used as a feminine of Moses, and the two routes overlap in given-name use, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A river name with French polish: Moselle flows through France and Germany (said 'moh-ZEL'). Also read as a feminine of Moses.
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningMoselle is the French name of a river running through France, Luxembourg, and Germany — from Latin Mosella, 'little Meuse'. It is also used as a feminine of Moses, and the two routes overlap in given-name use, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13008 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 266

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192118962024

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

Moselle takes its name from the river Moselle, which runs from France through Luxembourg into Germany; the Latin Mosella means 'little Meuse'. In English-speaking use the name has also been read as a feminine of Moses. The two routes sit side by side, which we note (said 'moh-ZEL').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, French-flavoured, and place-rooted.

Did you know? The Moselle is a river — and a famous wine region — winding from the Vosges to the Rhine. Its Latin name, Mosella, simply means 'little Meuse', after its bigger neighbour (said 'moh-ZEL').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Moselle — River Moselle; Latin Mosella 'little Meuse'; also feminine of Moses

Variations

MosellaMozelleMozella

Nicknames

MoZelle

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moselle mean?

Moselle is the name of a French river, from Latin Mosella, 'little Meuse'. It is also used as a feminine of Moses, which we note.

How do you pronounce Moselle?

It's said moh-ZEL /moʊˈzɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Moselle a boy or girl name?

Moselle is a girl's name.

How popular is Moselle?

Moselle is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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