Moshe
Moshe is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Drawn out of the water or son.
Origin and history
Moshe is the original Hebrew form of Moses, historically derived from an Egyptian root meaning son or drawn from the water. It is widely used within Jewish communities and has maintained steady usage in the United States, recently rising in popularity. It offers a direct connection to a central biblical figure.
Popularity in the United States
18,017 babies in the United States have been named Moshe since 1880. It ranks #874 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #472.
States where it is most popular
- NY (71 %)
- NJ (20.7 %)
- CA (2.9 %)
- MD (1.8 %)
- FL (1.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 82 |
| 1950-1960 | 343 |
| 1960-1970 | 390 |
| 1970-1980 | 854 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,505 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,253 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,592 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,162 |
| 2020-2029 | 3,836 |
Famous people named Moshe
- Moshe Dayan: Military Leader, Politician
- Moshe Katsav: Politician, President
- Moshe Safdie: Architect, Urban Designer
Fun facts
- Moshe is the original Hebrew name rendered as Moses in Latin and English translations.
- Etymologically, the name relates to the Ancient Egyptian root 'mes' meaning 'born of' or 'son'.