Moss: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ohss
Origin: United kingdom
gender-male

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Northern Europe
Meaning: Of Moss as origin.

Moss is a nature-inspired name with English origins. It has become increasingly popular as a given name, symbolizing something small yet resilient. The use of Moss as a name has changed over time, shifting from being a surname to a first name. This name is important because it reflects a growing trend towards using natural elements in naming, symbolizing a connection to the environment.

Moss Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Moss is currently #16646 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Moss is currently #7161 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Moss is currently #8492 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Moss is currently #3663 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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