Muse

♂ Boy

Pronounced MYOOZ /ˈmjuːz/Medium

Meaning: The English word 'muse', 'a source of inspiration' (from the Greek Muses, goddesses of the arts). Separately, Muse is a Somali name, a form of Musa (Moses), 'drawn from the water'. Both given honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: An inspired name: Muse is the English word for inspiration, and a Somali form of Musa/Moses (said 'MYOOZ'). Bright and layered.

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Origin LowEnglish, Somali

MeaningThe English word 'muse', 'a source of inspiration' (from the Greek Muses, goddesses of the arts). Separately, Muse is a Somali name, a form of Musa (Moses), 'drawn from the water'. Both given honestly.

U.S. rank (2023)#8072 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 77

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

Muse reads as the English inspiration-word (from the Greek Muses) and, separately, as the Somali form of Musa/Moses. Its two routes both fit — rare in the U.S. (said 'MYOOZ').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, bright, and layered in route.

Did you know? Muse is the English word for 'a source of inspiration', echoing the Greek Muses of the arts; it is also a Somali name, a form of Musa (Moses), 'drawn from the water' — both routes given honestly (said 'MYOOZ').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Muse — English 'muse'/Greek Muses; Somali form of Musa (Moses)

Variations

MuusMosesMusa

Nicknames

MuMusey

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Muse mean?

Muse is the English word for 'a source of inspiration' (from the Greek Muses); it is also a Somali form of Musa (Moses).

How do you pronounce Muse?

It's said MYOOZ /ˈmjuːz/ — one syllable.

Is Muse a boy or girl name?

Muse is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Muse?

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