Moss

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Pronounced MAWSS /ˈmɔs/High

Meaning: A medieval English form/surname of Moses — from Hebrew Moshe, 'drawn from the water' (or Egyptian, 'a son, born of'); also the word moss (a green plant); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Drawn from the water: Moss is a form of Moses (and the moss plant). Crisp, vintage, and warm (said 'MAWSS').

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Origin LowHebrew, English

MeaningA medieval English form/surname of Moses — from Hebrew Moshe, 'drawn from the water' (or Egyptian, 'a son, born of'); also the word moss (a green plant); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6065 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 501

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

Moss is a medieval English form and surname of Moses — from Hebrew Moshe, 'drawn from the water' (the baby drawn from the Nile; or from Egyptian, 'a son, born of'); it also evokes the soft green moss plant (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, vintage, nature-tinged name (nickname Moss).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, drawn-from-the-water at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Moses means 'drawn from the water' (Hebrew Moshe; or Egyptian, 'a son, born of') — Moss is a medieval English form and surname, also evoking the green moss plant — a crisp, vintage name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAWSS').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Moss — routes layered

Variations

MosesMoseMoshe

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Moss mean?

Moss is a medieval form of Moses, 'drawn from the water'; it also evokes the moss plant. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Moss?

It's said MAWSS /ˈmɔs/ — one syllable.

Is Moss a boy or girl name?

Moss is a boy's name.

How popular is Moss?

Moss is a very rare name in the U.S.