The nameMoïse
Moïse is the French form of Moses.
- Boy's name
- French
Meaning
Moïse comes from the Hebrew Moshe, often linked to a word for "drawn out" of the water.
Origin
French, from Hebrew.
History
In England and Wales Moise reached 825th place in 2022. In the United States its best rank is 1104th, in 1902.
Famous people named Moïse
- Moise Kean, footballer
Popularity of the name Moïse
Moïse in the United States
Moïse was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 151 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Moïse. Its rise began around 1902, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Moïse in the United States were born before 1989, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Moïse in France
Moïse was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 1,755 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Moïse. Half of all babies named Moïse in France were born before 1939, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 63 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Moïse mean?
Moïse comes from the Hebrew Moshe, often linked to a word for "drawn out" of the water.
What is the origin of the name Moïse?
French, from Hebrew.
Is Moïse a girl's or a boy's name?
Moïse is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Moïse?
In 2024, Moïse was the 5504th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 17 births.
What are the variants of the name Moïse?
Variants and related names of Moïse include Musa.
Who are famous people named Moïse?
Moise Kean, footballer.