embrisa.
embrisa.
Theme
Masculine

Moses

ˈmoʊ.zɪz

Drawn from the water

Hebrew

How to say it

MO · ses

ˈmoʊ.zɪz

What it means

Hebrew, traditionally 'drawn from the water'; the great prophet and lawgiver.

Moses comes from the Hebrew Moshe, traditionally explained as 'drawn from the water,' the baby set adrift on the Nile who grew up to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. It may also tie to an Egyptian word for 'son.' A towering biblical name, carried fresh today by figures like Moses Farrow. Said MOH-ziz.

How to spell Moses

The standard spelling is Moses. Common variants include Moshe, Moisés, Moise, but Moses is the most widely used form.

Popularity over time

#10 #100 #1 #60018802025

peaked at #119 in 1880, currently #515 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Spelling

    Spanish Moisés; Hebrew Moshe.

  • Worth knowing

    The prophet who led the Exodus and received the Ten Commandments.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

  • Moses Hebrew prophet and lawgiver who led the Israelites out of Egypt in the Bible

Spelling variants

  • Moshe
  • Moisés
  • Moise

Common questions

What does the name Moses mean?
Hebrew, traditionally 'drawn from the water'; the great prophet and lawgiver.
What does Moses mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Moses means "Drawn from the water." Moses comes from the Hebrew Moshe, traditionally explained as 'drawn from the water,' the baby set adrift on the Nile who grew up to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. It may also tie to an Egyptian word for 'son.' A towering biblical name, carried fresh today by figures like Moses Farrow. Said MOH-ziz.
How do you pronounce Moses?
Moses is pronounced ˈmoʊ.zɪz. Say it as MO-ses, with the stress on the "mo" syllable.
How do you spell Moses?
The standard spelling is Moses. Common spelling variants include Moshe, Moisés, Moise.
Is Moses a boy or girl name?
Moses is traditionally a masculine name.
How popular is the name Moses?
Moses ranked #515 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.