Moshe
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Drawn out of water, saved from water
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #436 in 2025 with 728 babies born.
History: The Hebrew form of Moses, from the Egyptian meaning son or child, or Hebrew meaning drawn out. Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments. Moshe Dayan was a famous Israeli military leader.
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Moshe? About 1 in 4,572 babies born in 2025 were named Moshe, or roughly 2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Moshe
What does the name Moshe mean?
Moshe means “Drawn out of water, saved from water” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Moshe?
Moshe has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Drawn out of water, saved from water”.
How popular is Moshe?
Moshe ranked #435 in 2025 — given to 728 babies that year.
When was Moshe most popular?
Moshe peaked in 2025 with 728 babies registered that year.
Is Moshe a boy or girl name?
Moshe is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Moshes in registered births are male.
Is the name Moshe rising or falling in popularity?
Moshe has risen 83 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #518 in 2020 to #435 in 2025.
How long has Moshe been recorded?
Moshe appears in birth records across 84 years — from 1942 through 2025.