Moises
How to say it: moy-SESS · /mɔɪˈsɛs/
Spanish form of Moses; from Hebrew Moshe, possibly meaning 'drawn out of the water' (Egyptian origin debated).
Moises was the 564th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 502 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 20% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #606 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #564 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 502 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,604 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −20% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #606 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After peaking in the 2000s, Moises remains in steady use near that high. A gentle slide looks likely from here.
What goes with it
Spoken moy SESS, it feels breathy and resonant with biblical weight. Ismael pairs with it in style.
Nicknames
- Moi
Honouring a Moises in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Moises is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish.
Famous people named Moises
- Moises Hernandez (born 1992)Guatemalan footballer
- Moises Frumencio da Costa Gomez (1907–1966)Prime Minister of the Netherlands Antilles
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