Moises
Moises: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Moises
- A male given name.
Etymology
Borrowed from Portuguese Moisés and Spanish Moisés.
How popular is Moises?
Since 1880, 52 girls and 31,345 boys in the U.S. have been named Moises (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7873 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #308 in 2001. In 2025 it ranked #587 for boys, with 502 babies given the name.
Names similar to Moises
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Moises
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Moises FAQ
What does the name Moises mean?
A male given name. Borrowed from Portuguese Moisés and Spanish Moisés.
What is the origin of the name Moises?
Moises is listed as a name of Portuguese origin.
How popular is the name Moises?
Since 1880, 52 girls and 31,345 boys in the U.S. have been named Moises (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7873 in 1980. Its highest rank for boys was #308 in 2001. In 2025 it ranked #587 for boys, with 502 babies given the name.
Is Moises a boy or girl name?
Moises is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 52 girls and 31,345 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.