Moss vs Spade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Moss

Boy #5,988 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"plant that grows in moist places"

Origin: Old English mos

English American Scandinavian Jewish

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Boy #5,953 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"flat-bladed digging tool"

Origin: Old English 'spadu'

English American

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Moss Rank #5,988

Spade Rank #5,953

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 vs #5988 for Moss.

Is Moss or Spade more popular?

Spade is more popular, ranked #5953 compared to Moss at #5988 in the United States.

What do Moss and Spade mean?

Moss means "plant that grows in moist places" (Old English mos origin). Spade means "flat-bladed digging tool" (Old English 'spadu' origin).

Are Moss and Spade boy or girl names?

Moss is primarily a boy name. Spade is primarily a boy name.