Moses Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Moses Name at a Glance

Name	Moses
Meaning	Saved from the water.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Moses Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Moses means “Saved from the water”. 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 Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew 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.