Moss
- Pronunciation
- [Moss]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Medieval Form Of Moses Saved From The Water.
- Origin
- English
Moss Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 501 baby boys have been named Moss. The name peaked in 2023 with 20 US births that year (rank #5000). In 2024, ranked #6065 nationally — 1,065 places below its 2023 peak.
Top States for Moss
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Moss births are: Kentucky (5).
Other English-Origin Names Like Moss
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4-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Moss's exact length and starting letter: Maat, Mace, Maci, Mack, Macy.
Quick Facts About Moss
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Compare Moss to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Moss against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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