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Mozell

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Pronounced moh-ZEL /moʊˈzɛl/Medium

Meaning: An early-American girl's name, most likely a short form of Mozelle or Mozella, names sometimes tied to a feminine of Moses (Hebrew, 'drawn from water') or to the French Moselle river. The route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A homespun old name: Mozell likely shortens Mozelle, said 'moh-ZEL.' Its route is uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowHebrew, French

MeaningAn early-American girl's name, most likely a short form of Mozelle or Mozella, names sometimes tied to a feminine of Moses (Hebrew, 'drawn from water') or to the French Moselle river. The route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (1999)#13876 ↘ Falling

1999 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1925

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,050

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

Mozell most likely shortens Mozelle or Mozella, names variously tied to a feminine of Moses ('drawn from water,' Hebrew) or the French Moselle river. It saw early-twentieth-century use, peaked in 1925, and faded; the route is uncertain, which we note (said 'moh-ZEL').

Mozell belonged to the early-1900s generation and has all but vanished since. Rare, antique, and homespun.

Did you know? Mozell is an early-American name on the Mozelle pattern that peaked around 1925 — a name from old family Bibles.

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Mozell — Likely short for Mozelle; route uncertain

Variations

MozelleMozellaMozelle

Nicknames

MoZell

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Mozell mean?

Mozell is an early-American name, most likely a short form of Mozelle. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Mozell?

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

Is Mozell a boy or girl name?

Mozell is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Mozell?

Mozell peaked in the mid-nineteen-twenties and is very rare today.