Boy
Moshe
drawn from water
About Moshe
Classic and enduring, this name has weathered centuries while maintaining its essential dignity and warmth. There's something profoundly reassuring about choosing a name with such deep historical roots, connecting a child to generations of tradition and continuity. The soft consonants create a gentle, approachable sound that feels both friendly and respectable. It's a name that works equally well in childhood and adulthood, never feeling too cute or too serious. Parents often appreciate how it bridges different communities and cultures, carrying recognition across diverse contexts. The familiarity breeds comfort without sacrificing uniqueness—it's known but not overused. In professional settings, it commands respect; in personal relationships, it invites warmth. This choice represents stability and character, qualities that never go out of style. For those seeking substance over flash, tradition over trend, this name delivers timeless appeal.
Popularity of the Name Moshe
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | #992 | ||
| 1973 | #954 | ||
| 1974 | #882 | ||
| 1975 | #889 | ||
| 1976 | #805 | ||
| 1977 | #842 | ||
| 1978 | #787 | ||
| 1979 | #807 | ||
| 1980 | #876 | ||
| 1981 | #778 | ||
| 1982 | #846 | ||
| 1983 | #749 | ||
| 1984 | #778 | ||
| 1985 | #821 | ||
| 1986 | #647 | ||
| 1987 | #605 | ||
| 1988 | #682 | ||
| 1989 | #732 | ||
| 1990 | #699 | ||
| 1991 | #731 | #800 | |
| 1992 | #805 | ||
| 1993 | #749 | ||
| 1994 | #711 | #947 | |
| 1995 | #744 | ||
| 1996 | #634 | ||
| 1997 | #636 | #844 | |
| 1998 | #655 | #917 | #878 |
| 1999 | #659 | #878 | |
| 2000 | #653 | #926 | #678 |
| 2001 | #663 | #824 | #934 |
| 2002 | #634 | #698 | |
| 2003 | #599 | #855 | |
| 2004 | #610 | #809 | #720 |
| 2005 | #645 | #781 | #865 |
| 2006 | #585 | #896 | #843 |
| 2007 | #583 | ||
| 2008 | #635 | #926 | #918 |
| 2009 | #600 | #761 | |
| 2010 | #558 | #869 | |
| 2011 | #542 | #945 | #939 |
| 2012 | #527 | #934 | |
| 2013 | #519 | ||
| 2014 | #535 | #967 | #961 |
| 2015 | #536 | #934 | |
| 2016 | #547 | ||
| 2017 | #528 | ||
| 2018 | #517 | #946 | |
| 2019 | #513 | #948 | #875 |
| 2020 | #518 | #929 | |
| 2021 | #477 | #953 | #800 |
| 2022 | #492 | #918 | #871 |
| 2023 | #459 | #946 | |
| 2024 | #482 | #859 | |
| 2025 | #436 | #747 | #724 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Canada
Variations of Name Moshe
Names Similar to Moshe
Nicknames for Moshe
- Mo
- Mosh
- Moshy
- Moe
Famous People Named Moshe
| Moshe Dayan | Israeli military leader and politician |
| Moshe Safdie | Israeli-Canadian architect |
| Moshe Katsav | Former President of Israel |
| Moshe Sharett | Former Prime Minister of Israel |
| Moshe Ya'alon | Israeli politician and former Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces |
| Moshe Arens | Former Israeli Minister of Defense |
| Moshe Gavrielov | CEO of Xilinx, Inc |
| Moshe Hogeg | Israeli entrepreneur and investor |
| Moshe Idel | Prominent scholar of Jewish mysticism |
| Moshe Feldenkrais | Founder of the Feldenkrais Method |
Characters Named Moshe
| Moshe "Moe" Szyslak | Character from "The Simpsons" |
| Moshe Dayan | Character from the film "Munich" |
| Moshe Berlin | Character from the novel "A Tale of Love and Darkness" by Amos Oz |
| Moshe Sachar | Character from the book "Holes" by Louis Sachar |
| Moshe Hepcat | Character from the animated series "The Aristocats" |
| Moshe Kasper | Character from the TV show "Friday Night Lights" |
| Moshe Cotel | Character from the book "The Composer Is Dead" by Lemony Snicket |
| Moshe "Bodie" Broadus | Character from the TV show "The Wire" |
| Moshe Karokowski | Character from the film "The Terminal" |
| Moshe Levi | Character from the TV show "Prison Break" |