Moss name meaning
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What does Moss mean?
Moss is form of Maurice in Irish and English languages. Also Moss is form of Moses in English language.
How do I pronounce Moss?
The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Moss is m(o)-ss.
Variants of Moss
Maurice, Moses, Mauritius, Maricio, Mauricia, Moeshe, Moïsette, Maurick
Names that rhyme with MossHow popular is the name Moss?
Moss is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 60 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 1000. Over 410 people have been named Moss in United States.
In England and Wales, it has been in use since 1997 and peaked in 2013 when it ranked 2216th. Moss is a common name in Bangladesh while somewhat familiar name in India, South Africa and Australia.
At least, 4000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4864 | 20 |
| 2022 | 5413 | 17 |
| 2021 | 5978 | 14 |
| 2020 | 7008 | 11 |
| 2019 | 6395 | 13 |
| 2018 | 8806 | 8 |
| 2017 | 8822 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7595 | 10 |
| 2015 | 9560 | 7 |
| 2014 | 12097 | 5 |
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What numbers say about Moss?
You want to be surrounded with self-confident people who choose to work on success over complaining, talking about great things over gossiping, and solitude over you sometimes. Push yourself but not others who clearly don't like to be pushed but enjoy their comfort zone. You are the inspirational voice that your friends and family admire and are proud of. The only thing that should concern you is your short temper and anxiety.
Other names similar to Moss
- Jamaine - The infrequent unisex name Jamaine is mainly used in English and Arabic, Jamaine means "From Germany and Brother" has its origin in Latin. Jamaine is a derivative of Germain.
- Margeree - Of Latin origin, Uncustomary Margeree means "The Pearl and Diminutive of Margaret" is used for girls. Margeree is derived from Marjorie.
- Jesusa - The infrequent and evergreen girl name Jesusa has its origin in Latin and Hebrew, Jesusa means "Yahweh is Salvation" is mostly used in Portuguese and Tagalog
- Livianus is form of Livia in Latin language
- Tanikka - Origin of Tanikka is in Latin is predominantly used in Finnish and Swedish is a gender insensitive name. Tanikka is equivalent of Taneli in Finnish language
Famous people named Moss
- Moss Twomey, Irish republican and chief of staff of the Irish Republican Army
- Moss Burmester, New Zealand swimmer and diver
- Moss Evans, general secretary of the Transport and General Workers Union
- Moss Turner-Samuels, Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom
- Moss Kent, United States Representative from New York
- Moss Hart, American playwright and theatre director
- Moss Icon, American post-hardcore band
- Moss Kent Dickinson, Canadian businessman, mayor of Ottawa
- Moss Cass, former member of the Australian House of Representatives
- Moss Christie, Australian freestyle swimmer of the 1920s
- Moss, three-piece English doom metal band that
- Moss Mabry, American costume designer
- Moss Keane, Gaelic footballer and a rugby union footballer
Lists having Moss
- Boy names beginning with M
- American Boy Names
- Egyptian Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Latin Boy Names
- Baby Names that mean Dark
- Baby Names that mean skinned
- Baby Names that mean Moorish
- Baby Names that mean One
- Baby Names that mean Sea
- Baby Names that mean Lord
- Baby Names that mean Earth
- Baby Names that mean Water
- Baby Names that mean Child
- Baby Names that mean Saviour
- Baby Names that mean Son
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Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths