Moshe
How to say it: moh-SHAY · /moʊˈʃeɪ/
Hebrew form of Moses; meaning uncertain, possibly 'drawn out (of water)' or from Egyptian 'born of'.
Moshe was the 425th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 728 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 36% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #366 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #425 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 728 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,462 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +36% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #366 |
| In France, 2025 | #511 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Moshe sits at its peak in the 2020s after a steady climb. Momentum points higher still from here.
What goes with it
Breathed softly with strength underneath, Moshe feels rooted in biblical tradition. Yosef makes a natural companion.
Nicknames
- Mosh
Other spellings
Honouring a Moshe in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Moshe is about 1 in 186.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew.
In France: #511 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Moshe
- Moshe ben Maimon (1135–1204)Medieval Jewish philosopher from Spain
- Moshe Dayan (1915–1981)Israeli military leader and politician
- Moshe Sharett (1894–1965)2nd Prime Minister of Israel from 1954 to 1955
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