Moyses Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationMOY-ses / ˈmɔɪsɪsHebrew; Latin
Meaning
Hebrew: 'drawn out'; Latin: 'Moses'
Historical & Cultural Background
Moyses is a variant of the name Moses, which has significant religious importance in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The name is derived from the Hebrew verb 'mashah', meaning 'to draw out', referring to the biblical story of Moses being drawn out of the Nile River. In Latin, the name is often associated with the biblical figure who led the Israelites out of Egypt. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often retaining its biblical roots.
Similar Names
Variants
- Moyses
International Variants
- Moïse (French)
- Moisés (Spanish)
- Moshe (Hebrew)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Moyses was first seen in the United States in 1992. Moyses has ranked as high as #1288 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Moyses has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Moyses (2017)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1998 | 5 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2001 | 11 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2021 | 5 |