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Mosley

♂ Boy

Pronounced MOHZ-lee /ˈmoʊz.li/Medium

Meaning: From the English surname Mosley/Moseley, a place name meaning 'Moss's clearing' or 'mossy meadow' (Old English mos, 'moss; bog,' + leah, 'clearing'). A modern surname pick, noted neutrally.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname turned first name: Mosley means 'Moss's clearing; mossy meadow' (said 'MOHZ-lee'). Crisp and modern.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningFrom the English surname Mosley/Moseley, a place name meaning 'Moss's clearing' or 'mossy meadow' (Old English mos, 'moss; bog,' + leah, 'clearing'). A modern surname pick, noted neutrally.

U.S. rank (2015)#10269 ↗ Rising

2015 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 19

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

As a boy's name Mosley comes from the English surname 'mossy clearing.' It reads crisp and current in the surname-name trend — rare in the U.S. (said 'MOHZ-lee').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, crisp, and surname-style.

Did you know? Mosley is an English place-and-surname name, 'Moss's clearing' or 'mossy meadow' (mos, 'moss,' + leah, 'clearing') — a crisp, modern surname pick, noted neutrally (said 'MOHZ-lee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Mosley — English surname; 'Moss's clearing; mossy meadow'; neutral

Variations

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Nicknames

MoMoz

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mosley mean?

Mosley is an English surname and place name, 'Moss's clearing' or 'mossy meadow' (mos + leah).

How do you pronounce Mosley?

It's said MOHZ-lee /ˈmoʊz.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Mosley a boy or girl name?

Mosley is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Mosley?

Mosley is a rare name in the U.S.