Moses Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Moses Name at a Glance

Name	Moses
Meaning	'Taken out, drawn forth'
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Moses Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Moses means “'Taken out, drawn forth”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Moses Name Origin

Our database records Moses under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Moses a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Moses is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Moses

When considering Moses for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.