Moyses
Moyses is an Egyptian and Hebrew boy name. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
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- GenerationMoyses peaked in 2001, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Moyses you'd meet today is about 24 years old.
- HistoryMoyses first shows up in US birth records in 1992, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 33 years since.
US births per million boys, 1992–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Moyses
Moyses is a boy name of Egyptian and Hebrew origin. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Egyptian namesHebrew names
Other spellings of Moyses
More Egyptian boy names
- Boy name: Moshe · drawn out
- Boy name: Moses · drawn out
- Boy name: Moises · drawn out
- Unisex name: Memphis · from Memphis, Egypt
- Boy name: Phineas · the Nubian
- Boy name: Ramses · born of Ra
- Unisex name: Nile · the Nile river
- Boy name: Pinchas · the Nubian
Questions about the name Moyses
What is the origin of the name Moyses?
Moyses is Egyptian and Hebrew in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Moyses turns up in more than one tradition. Other Egyptian names to consider are Moshe (“drawn out”), Moses (“drawn out”), Moises (“drawn out”) and Memphis (“from Memphis, Egypt”).
Is Moyses a boy or girl name?
Moyses is a boy name.
How popular is the name Moyses?
Moyses is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2021. It peaked at #6,013 in 2001, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Moyses?
If you like Moyses, you might also like Moises. Moises is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Moyses?
Moyses is an Egyptian and Hebrew boy name. Many Hebrew names come from the Bible, which is why they've been carried through families for thousands of years. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.