Mo Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMOH / /moʊ/

Hebrew; Irish; English

Meaning

Hebrew: 'from the water'; Irish: 'noble'; English: diminutive of names like Maurice

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Mo has various origins, including Hebrew, where it is associated with water. In Irish culture, it can denote nobility. It is also used as a diminutive form of names such as Maurice in English-speaking countries. The name has gained popularity as a standalone name in recent decades.

Trend Summary

The name Mo has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.

Similar Names

MoeMorrisonMorrisMosesMiloMoezMontyMoby

Variants

  • Moe
  • Morrie

International Variants

  • Noé (French)
  • Moisés (Spanish)
  • Moishe (Yiddish)

Famous people named Mo

Mo Farah is a British long-distance runner known for winning multiple Olympic gold medals.

Mo Salah is an Egyptian professional footballer who plays for Liverpool and is recognized for his scoring ability.

Mo Willems is an American author and illustrator famous for children's books such as 'Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!'.

Mo Rocca is an American television personality and humorist known for his work on CBS Sunday Morning.

Fictional characters named Mo

Mo the Mongoose is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball'.

Mo is a character in the video game series 'Final Fantasy', known for his role in various storylines.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mo was first seen in the United States in 2013. Mo has ranked as high as #1416 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Mo has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Mo

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20137
20167
20236