Dweller by the peat bog or a green plant
Originally an English surname, Moss refers to someone who lived near a peat bog or swampy area. It is also used as a nature-inspired name referencing the soft, green bryophyte plant. Historically, it has also served as a diminutive for the name Moses in some Jewish communities.
Less common today
Moss isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,900 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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