Moshe is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #547 in 2016 with 529 recorded births. This places Moshe in the top 4% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 728 births ranking #436. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 97.4%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 3,586 boys born was named Moshe. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Moshe is the original Hebrew form of Moses and is traditionally explained as drawn out of the water. It feels rooted, historic, and deeply significant within Jewish tradition.
The name belongs to one of the most important figures in the Hebrew Bible and has been used for centuries in Jewish communities. Its direct Hebrew form gives it particular cultural and religious depth.