Moises
MOY-zihz
Moises is the Spanish form of Moses, from the Hebrew Mōshēh, traditionally interpreted as “drawn from the water”—a reference to the infant placed in a basket on the Nile. An Egyptian root from ms meaning “son” is also proposed.
Moses / Moises is one of the most important figures in the Abrahamic traditions. As the prophet who received the Torah, his name carries weight in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic contexts alike.
Moises peaked at No. 308 in 2001 with 912 births. In 2024 it ranks No. 523 with 568 births, declining from its early 2000s peak.
What the name Moises means
In Latin American Catholic tradition, Moises is the natural form of the prophet’s name. It has been in continuous use across Mexico, Central America, and South America for centuries.
Three syllables in Spanish—mo-EE-ses—carry a flowing rhythm. In American English it is often reduced to MOY-ses, adjusting the vowel pattern to English phonology.
As Hispanic communities in the United States have grown, Moises entered SSA rankings alongside other Spanish-language forms of biblical names like Pedro, Jose, and Jesus.
The accent mark over the e—Moísés in Spanish—is often dropped in American records. Both spellings refer to the same name and carry the same meaning and heritage.
US popularity over time
Numerology and symbolism
Based on Pythagorean numerology — a traditional system linking name letters to numbers. Presented for cultural interest.
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