Delivered or saved; also a diminutive of various names.
As a standalone name, Moe most often functions as a diminutive of Moses (Hebrew for 'delivered from the water') or Maurice (Latin for 'dark-skinned'). In modern usage, it is frequently a nickname-turned-given-name with a mid-century vintage appeal. It is also used as a feminine name in Japan, where different kanji can mean 'bud' or 'sprout'.
Less common today
Moe isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,532 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Leader of the Three Stooges comedy team
The local bartender in Springfield · The Simpsons
Major League Baseball catcher and wartime spy
Drummer for the influential rock band The Velvet Underground
Professional golfer known for his unique swing
