US Popularity:1065
Origin:Egyptian
Meaning:Savior; Delivered from the water
An Old Testament name with a new world twist, the name Moses is rising in popularity once more. This Egyptian name is loved among religious and non-religious families alike, and gets its meanings from the biblical figure’s most well-known tales. In the bible, baby Moses was “delivered from the water” when rescued by the Pharaoh's daughter. As an adult, the “savior” lead the Israelites to freedom and introduced the Ten Commandments. Whether you want to give baby a name that connects them to faith, or you just like the sound of a baby savior in your home, Moses might just be a top pick.

Famous People Named Moses

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Moses Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Moses is currently #1875 on The Bump
Boy:Moses is currently #554 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Moses is currently #1065 in U.S. births
Boy:Moses is currently #365 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1065
in 2022
No change
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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