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Moses

♀ Girl

Pronounced MOH-ziz /ˈmoʊ.zɪz/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Moshe, traditionally 'drawn out of the water' (also linked to an Egyptian element, 'son; born of'). The prophet Moses led the Exodus and is central to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This is overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, we flag the cross-sex lean clearly, and note the prophet respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A weighty biblical name: Moses means 'drawn out of the water' (said 'MOH-ziz'). It is overwhelmingly a boy's name — we flag the lean clearly.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Egyptian
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Moshe, traditionally 'drawn out of the water' (also linked to an Egyptian element, 'son; born of'). The prophet Moses led the Exodus and is central to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This is overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, we flag the cross-sex lean clearly, and note the prophet respectfully.
U.S. rank (1987)#10785 ↘ Falling
1987 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1925
Total births (all-time)≈ 45

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919251987

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

Moses comes from the Hebrew Moshe, 'drawn out of the water,' with a possible Egyptian root ('born of'). The prophet Moses is central to three faiths, noted respectfully. As a name it is overwhelmingly male; used here for a girl, we flag the cross-sex lean clearly — very rare for girls (said 'MOH-ziz').

For girls it appears only very rarely in the U.S., against overwhelming boys' use. Rare for girls, biblical, and weighty.

Did you know? Moses is Hebrew for 'drawn out of the water' — the prophet who led the Exodus, honored in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam; it is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we flag clearly, and note the prophet respectfully (said 'MOH-ziz').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Moses — Hebrew 'drawn out of the water'; the prophet Moses; overwhelmingly male; prophet noted respectfully

Variations

MosheMoseMoises

Nicknames

MoMosie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moses mean?

Moses is Hebrew for 'drawn out of the water' — the prophet Moses. It is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we flag clearly.

How do you pronounce Moses?

It's said MOH-ziz /ˈmoʊ.zɪz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Moses a boy or girl name?

Moses is overwhelmingly a boy's name; used here for a girl, we flag the cross-sex lean clearly.

How popular is Moses?

Moses is very rare for girls in the U.S. and overwhelmingly used for boys.

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