Moises
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Moises is a Hebrew name meaning “drawn from the water”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 99.98% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Moises
Moises is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally meaning 'drawn from the water'. It corresponds to the name of the biblical patriarch Moses, as described in the Book of Exodus. The name is etymologically connected to the Egyptian (African) root 'mes', meaning 'son' or 'born of', which was later reinterpreted through a Hebrew folk etymology involving water. Its cultural endurance is linked to its centrality in Abrahamic religious traditions.
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Gender Usage of the Name Moises
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Moises is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.98% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Moises
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Moises is listed under Uncommon Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in United States.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 5.1K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.04M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 319K births |
| Australia | Rare | 1 in every 3.59M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Moises ranked #1,242 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #1,206 in 2024 — a drop of 36 places. Moises is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #712 in 1993. Its lowest recorded position was #1,463 in 1918. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -76 places (from #1,166 to #1,242).
Name StyleMethodology
Moises is classified as Timeless Boy Names because it appears across 96% of recorded years, averages 250 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 506 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Moises
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names
- Starts with
- M — Boy Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- s — Boy Names Ending in “s”
Name AestheticMethodology
Moises consists of two syllables with an initial stress pattern, which produces a direct and emphatic sound. It is globally recognized as the primary name for Moses in various languages, linking it to a central figure in Abrahamic religious texts. This heavy cultural weight results in a Strong & Powerful aesthetic.
Middle Names For Moises
Middle names used with MoisesMethodology
Moises is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Moises David · Moises Alejandro · Moises Elias · Moises Antonio · Moises AlbertoView all 64 boy middle names.
- Total 108 middle names used with Moises
- 7 girl middle names used with Moises
- 37 unisex middle names used with Moises
Middle name suggestions for MoisesMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Moises is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “r”.
Examples: Moises Roger · Moises Randy · Moises Rufus · Moises Ruben · Moises Roman. View all 81 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Moises
Sound Like Moises Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Moses · Moyses · Mosusie · View all 12 names
Spelled Like Moises Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Moise · Moisey
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Michael · Matthew · Mark · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Moises Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: James · Charles · Miles · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Moises”
Dictionary Meaning of "Moises"Methodology
Moses (the biblical patriarch)
a male given name, equivalent to English Moses
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How to Spell Moises in ASL
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