UK boy's name
Moez
An Arabic masculine name meaning "powerful one", "powerful victor".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Moez is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Moez popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2015 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Moez. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Moez ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 boys were registered as Moez.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Moez as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Moez mean?
The name Moez is derived from the Arabic language and has its origins in the Middle Eastern region. It is believed to have emerged during the 7th century, around the time of the Islamic Golden Age.
Moez is a variation of the Arabic word "mu'izz," which means "strength" or "power." This name was likely given to individuals who were perceived as strong, powerful, or influential within their communities.
In Islamic history, the name Moez was prominently associated with Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah, the fourth Fatimid caliph who ruled from 953 to 975 CE. He was known for establishing the Fatimid caliphate in Egypt and founding the city of Cairo, which served as the capital of his empire.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Moez can be found in the writings of the renowned Arab scholar and historian, Al-Tabari, who lived from 839 to 923 CE. He documented the lives of individuals bearing this name during the early Islamic period.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Moez. One such individual was Moez al-Dowleh, a Persian ruler who reigned over parts of modern-day Iran and Iraq from 949 to 967 CE. He was known for his patronage of the arts and sciences.
Another prominent figure was Moez ud-Din Muhammad Ghori, a Sultan of the Ghurid dynasty who ruled over parts of present-day Afghanistan and northern India from 1173 to 1206 CE. He was instrumental in the conquest of the Indian subcontinent and the establishment of the Delhi Sultanate.
In the 13th century, Moez al-Din Aybak, a former slave and the first Sultan of the Mamluk dynasty in Egypt, held power from 1250 to 1257 CE. He is credited with consolidating the Mamluk rule in Egypt and establishing a strong military presence.
During the 14th century, Moez ud-Din Bahram Shah was a ruler of the Bahmani Sultanate in the Deccan region of India. He reigned from 1358 to 1375 CE and was known for his efforts in promoting Islamic culture and architecture in the region.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who bore the name Moez, a name that has been deeply rooted in the Middle Eastern and Islamic cultural traditions for centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Moez over time
The chart below shows babies named Moez registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Moez, the clearest high point is 2015. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Moez by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Moez was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
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Names similar to Moez
- Matthew 80,931
- Mohammed 74,321
- Muhammad 72,235
- Max 59,807
- Michael 47,075
- Mason 38,935
- Mohammad 25,910
- Morgan 15,994
- Muhammed 11,527
- Mark 11,336
- Marcus 11,257
- Maxwell 10,006
FAQ
Moez: questions and answers
How popular is the name Moez in the UK right now?
In 2022, Moez was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Moez most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Moez in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Moez?
An Arabic masculine name meaning "powerful one", "powerful victor".
How many people are called Moez in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Moez across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.