Moshe vs Uriah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Moshe

Boy #492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"drawn out of the water"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#492
Total SSA Count
626
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Mosh

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Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riah

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Popularity Comparison

Moshe Rank #492
Uriah Rank #655

Moshe is more popular, ranked #492 vs #655 for Uriah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Moshe ___

  • Moshe David
  • Moshe Eliyahu
  • Moshe Avraham
  • Moshe Yosef
  • Moshe Chaim
  • Moshe Aaron

Uriah ___

  • Uriah James
  • Uriah Cole
  • Uriah Lee
  • Uriah Grant
  • Uriah Blake
  • Uriah Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Moshe

Rivka Devorah Yosef Aaron Miriam

If you choose Uriah

Elijah Isaiah Hosea Miriam Selah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moshe or Uriah more popular?

Moshe is more popular, ranked #492 compared to Uriah at #655 in the United States.

What do Moshe and Uriah mean?

Moshe means "drawn out of the water" (Hebrew origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Moshe and Uriah boy or girl names?

Moshe is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.

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