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Moshe is a masculine name used in Hebrew and Biblical Hebrew. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Hebrew form of Moses." It ranked #436 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, hebrew form of Moses. The entry lists its usage as Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Moshe ranked #436 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #436 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Moshe mean?
Behind the Name does not give Moshe a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: hebrew form of Moses.
Is Moshe a popular name?
Moshe ranked #436 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Moshe a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Moshe appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Moshe — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
