Moshe
Moshe is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “Drawn out of the water”, pronounced MOH-sheh. It ranked #436 in the United States in 2025, given to 728 babies, and peaked at #436 in 2025. Common nicknames: Mo, Moshi, Moishy.
How popular is Moshe 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 Moshe mean, and where does it come from?
Moshe is the Hebrew name of the prophet English calls Moses, explained in Exodus as "drawn out of the water" and probably containing the Egyptian mes, "born of." It is among the most commonly given names in Orthodox and Hasidic communities, and among the most consequential in Jewish history: Moshe ben Maimon, the physician-philosopher known as Maimonides, and Moshe Dayan, who commanded the Israeli army. American records hold it since 1942; it entered the top thousand in 1960 and is at its highest position ever today.
How is Moshe used around the world?
Moshe is used in 0 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 Moshe?
Famous People Named Moshe
- Moshe ben Maimon — medieval Jewish philosopher and physician, known as Maimonides
- Moshe Dayan — Israeli general and foreign minister
- Moshe Safdie — Israeli-Canadian architect of Habitat 67
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Moshe mean?
Moshe is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Drawn out of the water." Moshe is the Hebrew name of the prophet English calls Moses, explained in Exodus as "drawn out of the water" and probably containing the Egyptian mes, "born of." It is among the most commonly given names in Orthodox and Hasidic communities, and among the most consequential in Jewish history: Moshe ben Maimon, the physician-philosopher known as Maimonides, and Moshe Dayan, who commanded the Israeli army.
How do you pronounce Moshe?
Moshe is pronounced MOH-sheh. Common variations include Moses, Moishe, Moises.
Is Moshe a boy name?
Yes, Moshe is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Mo, Moshi, Moishy.