Moon

At a Glance

Meaning

The moon (Earth's satellite)

Origin

English / multiple (surname & word-name)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

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Moon is a word-name straight from the English word for Earth's satellite, with an origin as both a surname and a nature word-name. You may have heard that 'Moon' comes from a Latin root meaning 'to measure' — that's not quite accurate: the 'to measure' root is real, but it's Proto-Indo-European (*meh1-), which is why 'moon' and 'month' are related words, not evidence of a Latin origin for the name. For parents wanting a short name that carries its meaning plainly, Moon does that without any digging required.

Meaning & Origin of Moon

Meaning: The moon (Earth's satellite).

Origin: English / multiple (surname & word-name).

A common claim: Moon is said to derive from a Latin root meaning 'to measure' Actually: The 'to measure' root is real but it's Proto-Indo-European (*meh1-), not Latin – it explains why 'moon' and 'month' are related words, not a direct Latin origin for the name.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Moon

Popularity of Moon

SSA records from 1972 to 2024 show Moon peaking at #2483 in 2022, when 73 babies were given the name, before falling to #3355 in 2024 with 47 babies.

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FAQ

What does the name Moon mean?

The moon (Earth’s satellite). (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Moon?

Moon is pronounced MOON (IPA: /muːn/).

Is Moon a popular name right now?

Moon peaked at #2483 in 2022 and is ranked #3355 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1972–2024.)

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