Moses

Meaning of Moses

It likely means "to draw out," referring to Moses being drawn out of the Nile River. It can also mean "son."

Moses has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Moses

Moses has held fairly steady, sitting around #515 in 2025 after peaking at #440 in 2006.

Notable people named Moses

• Moses
  Biblical prophet and leader
• Robert Moses
  Urban planner, New York
• Grandma Moses
  American folk artist
• Moses Malone
  Basketball player, NBA
• Moses Sumney
  American singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Moses

What does the name Moses mean?

Moses means it likely means "to draw out," referring to moses being drawn out of the nile river. it can also mean "son.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Moses a boy's or a girl's name?

Moses is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Moses?

In 2025, Moses ranked #515 for boys, down from #505 the year before.

When was Moses most popular?

Moses peaked at #440 in 2006.