Moises
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Drawn from the water, son
Origin: Spanish/Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #587 in 2025 with 502 babies born.
History: Moises is the Spanish form of Moses, from the Hebrew 'Moshe,' meaning drawn from the water or son. Moses was the greatest prophet in the Old Testament, who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai. Moises is widely used in Latin American and Hispanic communities.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Moises? About 1 in 6,630 babies born in 2025 were named Moises, or roughly 1.4 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Moises
What does the name Moises mean?
Moises means “Drawn from the water, son” from Spanish/Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Moises?
Moises has Spanish/Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Drawn from the water, son”.
How popular is Moises?
Moises ranked #587 in 2025 — given to 502 babies that year.
When was Moises most popular?
Moises peaked in 2001 with 912 babies registered that year.
Is Moises a boy or girl name?
Moises is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Moisess in registered births are male.
Is the name Moises rising or falling in popularity?
Moises has fallen 79 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #508 in 2020 to #587 in 2025.
How long has Moises been recorded?
Moises appears in birth records across 117 years — from 1893 through 2025.