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UK boy's name

Mose

A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "delivered" or "drawn out.".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Mose is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Mose popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4107, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 4 births.

This profile covers 4 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2023 to 2023. 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.

Mose is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 4 living people in the UK are called Mose. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Mose ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2023, when 4 boys were registered as Mose.
  • About 4 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mose as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4107

2023

Births in 2023

4

Latest year

Peak year

2023

4 births

Estimated living

4

2026

Meaning

What does Mose mean?

The name Mose has its origins in the Hebrew language and is derived from the Hebrew name Moshe, which is the Biblical name of the prophet Moses. The name Moshe is believed to come from the Hebrew root "mashah," which means "to draw out."

In the Bible, the Book of Exodus tells the story of how Moses was drawn out of the Nile River as a baby by the daughter of the Pharaoh. This event is thought to be the source of the name's meaning. The name Mose, therefore, carries the connotation of being "drawn out" or "delivered."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mose can be found in the Bible itself, where it is used to refer to the prophet Moses, who led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Mose. One example is Mose da Ravenna, an Italian Renaissance painter born around 1370 in Ravenna, Italy. Another is Mose Guarducci, an Italian painter and architect who lived from 1622 to 1693.

In the realm of literature, Mose Purtill was an American author and educator who lived from 1910 to 1992. He is known for his works on philosophy and ethics.

In the world of sports, Mose Yon-Judices was a Cuban baseball player who played in the Negro leagues in the 1920s and 1930s. He was inducted into the Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.

Another notable figure with the name Mose is Mose Allison, an American jazz pianist, singer, and songwriter who lived from 1927 to 2016. He was known for his unique blend of jazz and blues, and his influence can be heard in the works of many modern musicians.

While the name Mose is not as common today as it once was, it remains a name with a rich historical and cultural significance, particularly in the Judeo-Christian tradition.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Mose by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mose 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 #4107 4 1

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FAQ

Mose: questions and answers

How popular is the name Mose in the UK right now?

In 2023, Mose was ranked #4107 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Mose most popular?

The peak year on record was 2023, with 4 babies registered as Mose in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Mose?

A masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning "delivered" or "drawn out.".

How many people are called Mose in the UK?

A total of 4 babies have been registered as Mose across the 1 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.