Moshe: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced MOH-sheh · 2 syllables
Moshe means “to give birth to”, from Hebrew.
Borrowed from Hebrew. Transliteration of Hebrew (moshe), sometimes conjectured to derive from Egyptian msj (“to give birth to”), a common element in Egyptian names of the form ‘[name of deity] is the one who bore him’.
- Meaning
- to give birth to
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- MOH-sheh
- US rank (2025)
- #435
- US babies a year
- about 656 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
How popular is Moshe?
Moshe was the #435 name in the US in 2025, given to 728 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #435 |
| England & Wales | #857 |
| Canada | #883 |
How old are people named Moshe?
Half of US adults named Moshe are older than 30; most are between 19 and 64. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Moshe
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Moshe have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Avraham
- Sholom
- Nahum
- Dov
- Orly
- Mordechai
Names like Moshe
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Moshe
What does the name Moshe mean?
Moshe means “to give birth to”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Moshe?
Moshe is pronounced MOH-sheh.
How popular is the name Moshe?
Moshe was the #435 name in the US in 2025, given to 728 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Moshe?
Half of US adults named Moshe are older than 30. Most are between 19 and 64.