Moises

Pronunciation: [ m-OYZ-ihz ]

Boy Name #524 Most Popular Steady 3 Syllables

The Spanish name of history's greatest prophet

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Jewish Christian

Biblical Traditional Spiritual Classic Strong

Meaning & Origin

"drawn out of the water"

Origin: Hebrew

Language: Hebrew

"son, born of"

Origin: Egyptian

Language: Egyptian

The Story of Moises

Moises is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Moses, from the Hebrew Moshe, traditionally interpreted as meaning drawn out of the water — referencing the infant Moses rescued from the Nile. Some scholars connect the name to the Egyptian word mes meaning son or born of. The name has been a cornerstone of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions for millennia.

Moises is a perennial favorite in Spanish-speaking communities worldwide, particularly in Latin America and the US Hispanic population. Its consistent use reflects both religious devotion and cultural heritage.

In Catholic and Protestant Latin America, Moises carries deep religious weight as the prophet who received the Ten Commandments. In Islam, Musa (the Arabic form) is one of the most revered prophets. The name bridges faith traditions across the Spanish-speaking world.

Fun Facts

Moses/Moises is revered in three major religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
The name Moses appears 767 times in the Old Testament
Michelangelo's famous marble statue of Moses (1515) is in Rome's San Pietro in Vincoli church

Moises in Other Languages

Arabic موسى

French Moïse

German Moses

Hebrew מֹשֶׁה

English Moses

Italian Mosè

Famous People Named Moises

Moises Alou

Athlete

1966

Dominican-American baseball outfielder who played 17 MLB seasons for multiple teams

Moses (biblical)

Religious

Prophet and lawgiver who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3
Popularity Rank: #524
Total SSA Count: 568
Cultural Origins: Spanish Portuguese Latin American Jewish Christian
Pronunciation: Moderate
Formality: Moderate
Cross-Cultural Ease: Moderate

Alternative Spellings

Moishe #3694

Common Nicknames

Moi Mosy

Pairs Well With

Moises Alejandro Moises David Moises Antonio Moises Luis Moises Angel Moises Rafael

Sibling Names

Sofia Isabella Mateo Miguel Valentina Diego

Also a Girl Name

Moises is also used as a girl name, ranked #60810.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Moises

What does the name Moises mean?

"drawn out of the water" (from Hebrew). "son, born of" (from Egyptian). Moises is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Moses, from the Hebrew Moshe, traditionally interpreted as meaning drawn out of the water — referencing the infant Moses rescued from the Nile. Some scholars connect the name to the Egyptian word mes meaning son or born of. The name has been a cornerstone of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions for millennia.

What is the origin of the name Moises?

Moises has Hebrew, Egyptian, Spanish, Portuguese, Latin American, Jewish, and Christian origins. In Hebrew, it means "drawn out of the water". In Egyptian, it means "son, born of".

Is Moises a boy or girl name?

Moises is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #524. As a girl name, it is ranked #60810. Moises is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Moises?

Moises is pronounced m-OYZ-ihz.

How popular is the name Moises?

Moises is currently ranked #524 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Moises?

Common nicknames for Moises include Moi and Mosy.

What are good middle names for Moises?

Popular middle name pairings include Moises Alejandro, Moises David, Moises Antonio, Moises Luis, Moises Angel, and Moises Rafael.

What are good sibling names for Moises?

Names that pair well with Moises as siblings include Sofia, Isabella, Mateo, Miguel, Valentina, and Diego.

How many syllables does Moises have?

Moises has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.

Is Moises a common or rare name?

Moises is moderately common, ranked #524 for boys in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.

About the Name Moises

Moises is a boy name with Spanish, Portuguese, Latin American, Jewish, and Christian origins . The name means "drawn out of the water" in Hebrew .

Is Moises a boy or girl name? Moises is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #524 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #60,810. Moises is more commonly used as a boy name.

Moises is currently ranked #524 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

The name Moises has 3 syllables and is pronounced m-OYZ-ihz, making it distinctive and memorable.

Common nicknames for Moises include Moi and Mosy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Moises include Moishe . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.