Moise Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: Moyz //mɔɪz//
Origin: Hebrew; French
Meaning: Hebrew: drawn out of the water; French: variant of Noé
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Moise is derived from the Hebrew name Moshe, which is believed to mean "to draw out" or "to extract," referencing the biblical narrative of Moses being drawn out of the Nile River. The name transitioned into Greek as Mōusēs and subsequently into Latin as Mōsēs, before being adapted into various forms in different languages, including Moise in French and Italian.
This evolution highlights the name's deep roots in the ancient Near Eastern linguistic traditions and its significant role in the Judeo-Christian heritage. Moses is a central figure in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in the Book of Exodus, where he leads the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage, receives the Ten Commandments, and guides his people through the wilderness.
His life and leadership are pivotal in Jewish history, and he is also recognized in Christianity and Islam, which further solidifies the name's historical importance. The Septuagint, a Greek translation of the Hebrew Scriptures completed in the 3rd century BCE, and the Latin Vulgate, translated by St.
Jerome in the late 4th century CE, both contributed to the dissemination of the name across cultures and languages. Culturally, the name Moise carries significant weight, symbolizing liberation, faith, and divine guidance.
In various traditions, Moses is associated with wisdom and law, making the name a powerful emblem of leadership and moral authority. The name has also inspired numerous diminutives and variations, such as Moisés in Spanish and Moysés in Portuguese, reflecting its adaptability and enduring legacy across different cultures.
The historical and religious significance of Moise ensures its continued resonance in various cultural contexts.
Famous people named Moise
In this section, you will find notable people named Moise. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Moise who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Moise who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Moise Kean is a professional footballer best known for playing with Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, and the Italy national team.
Moise Tshombe was a Congolese politician best known for his role as the leader of the secessionist state of Katanga during the Congo Crisis.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Moise was first seen in the United States in 1902.
Moise has ranked as high as #9688 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in New York, Louisiana, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Moise has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Moise is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Moise was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Moise.
| Year | Total Births | Boy |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 15 |
| 2024 | 17 | 17 |
| 2023 | 22 | 22 |
| 2022 | 15 | 15 |
| 2021 | 11 | 11 |
| 2020 | 15 | 15 |
| 2019 | 9 | 9 |
| 2018 | 10 | 10 |
| 2017 | 18 | 18 |
| 2016 | 8 | 8 |
| 2015 | 12 | 12 |
| 2014 | 6 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 | 8 |
| 2012 | 10 | 10 |
| 2011 | 9 | 9 |
| 2010 | 9 | 9 |
| 2009 | 7 | 7 |
| 2008 | 11 | 11 |
| 2007 | 10 | 10 |
| 2006 | 12 | 12 |
| 2005 | 14 | 14 |
| 2004 | 7 | 7 |
| 2003 | 12 | 12 |
| 2002 | 19 | 19 |
| 2001 | 15 | 15 |
| 2000 | 15 | 15 |
| 1999 | 17 | 17 |
| 1998 | 20 | 20 |
| 1997 | 11 | 11 |
| 1996 | 21 | 21 |
| 1995 | 14 | 14 |
| 1994 | 17 | 17 |
| 1993 | 10 | 10 |
| 1992 | 16 | 16 |
| 1991 | 13 | 13 |
| 1990 | 12 | 12 |
| 1989 | 21 | 21 |
| 1988 | 11 | 11 |
| 1987 | 19 | 19 |
| 1986 | 11 | 11 |
| 1985 | 12 | 12 |
| 1984 | 19 | 19 |
| 1983 | 12 | 12 |
| 1982 | 12 | 12 |
| 1981 | 13 | 13 |
| 1980 | 10 | 10 |
| 1979 | 9 | 9 |
| 1978 | 7 | 7 |
| 1977 | 10 | 10 |
| 1976 | 11 | 11 |
| 1975 | 7 | 7 |
| 1974 | 17 | 17 |
| 1972 | 7 | 7 |
| 1970 | 11 | 11 |
| 1969 | 8 | 8 |
| 1968 | 8 | 8 |
| 1965 | 5 | 5 |
| 1961 | 6 | 6 |
| 1959 | 7 | 7 |
| 1958 | 5 | 5 |
| 1954 | 5 | 5 |
| 1951 | 6 | 6 |
| 1950 | 8 | 8 |
| 1949 | 5 | 5 |
| 1941 | 7 | 7 |
| 1940 | 5 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 | 5 |
| 1936 | 6 | 6 |
| 1935 | 5 | 5 |
| 1933 | 5 | 5 |
| 1931 | 5 | 5 |
| 1930 | 7 | 7 |
| 1929 | 8 | 8 |
| 1928 | 6 | 6 |
| 1927 | 5 | 5 |
| 1926 | 14 | 14 |
| 1925 | 7 | 7 |
| 1924 | 9 | 9 |
| 1923 | 5 | 5 |
| 1922 | 9 | 9 |
| 1921 | 11 | 11 |
| 1920 | 8 | 8 |
| 1919 | 7 | 7 |
| 1918 | 6 | 6 |
| 1917 | 7 | 7 |
| 1916 | 11 | 11 |
| 1915 | 10 | 10 |
| 1913 | 6 | 6 |
| 1911 | 6 | 6 |
| 1902 | 6 | 6 |
Top States for Moise (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 5 |