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At a Glance: Name: Moss – Meaning: the moss plant – Origin: English (nature word) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: MAWSS
Moss is an English nature word, and its meaning is exactly what it sounds like: the moss plant. Pronounced MAWSS, it has a clean, modern feel that fits parents drawn to short, simple, nature-rooted names for a boy.
Meaning & Origin of Moss
Meaning: The moss plant.
Origin: English (nature word).
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Moss
Phonetic: MAWSS IPA: /ˈmɔːs/
Popularity of Moss
Moss reached its highest popularity in 1901, ranking #1025 with just 6 babies given the name that year. By 2024, it had fallen to #6065 with only 15 babies recorded, based on Social Security Administration data spanning 1891 to 2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1891–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Moss mean?
The moss plant. (Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moss_(given_name))
How do you pronounce Moss?
Moss is pronounced MAWSS (IPA: /ˈmɔːs/).
Is Moss a popular name right now?
Moss peaked at #1025 in 1901 and is ranked #6065 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1891–2024.)
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