Moises
Moises is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “Drawn out of the water”, pronounced moy-SESS. It ranked #587 in the United States in 2025, given to 502 babies, and peaked at #308 in 2001. Common nicknames: Moy, Moi, Chey.
How popular is Moises in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Moises mean, and where does it come from?
Moisés is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Moses — Hebrew Mosheh, which the Book of Exodus explains as "drawn out of the water," though Egyptologists point to the Egyptian mes, "born of," the ending of names like Thutmose. It has been in American records since 1893 and in the top thousand since that year, carried by Spanish-speaking families, and it peaked in 2001. Moy and Moi are the usual short forms; the accent is on the final syllable.
How is Moises used around the world?
Moises is used in 3 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Moises?
Famous People Named Moises
- Moisés Alou — Dominican-American Major League Baseball outfielder
- Moisés Kaufman — Venezuelan-American playwright and director
- Moisés Arias — American actor
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Moises mean?
Moises is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning "Drawn out of the water." Moisés is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Moses — Hebrew Mosheh, which the Book of Exodus explains as "drawn out of the water," though Egyptologists point to the Egyptian mes, "born of," the ending of names like Thutmose. It has been in American records since 1893 and in the top thousand since that year, carried by Spanish-speaking families, and it peaked in 2001.
How do you pronounce Moises?
Moises is pronounced moy-SESS. Common variations include Moisés, Moses, Moshe.
Is Moises a boy name?
Yes, Moises is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Moy, Moi, Chey.