Mossie Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationMAH-see / /ˈmɔːsi/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: 'to draw out'; English: diminutive of Moses

Historical & Cultural Background

Mossie is often considered a diminutive form of the name Moses, which has significant historical and religious importance in Judaism and Christianity. The name Moses is derived from the Hebrew 'Mosheh', meaning 'to draw out', referencing the biblical story of his rescue from the Nile River. In English-speaking cultures, Mossie may also be used as a standalone name or affectionate nickname. Its usage as a given name is relatively rare.

Trend Summary

Mossie has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional spikes in popularity.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Moss
  • Mose

International Variants

  • Moisés (Spanish)
  • Moishe (Yiddish)

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Mossie was first seen in the United States in 1919. Mossie has ranked as high as #864 nationally, which occurred in 1919, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Mossie has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19195