Moore - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Moore \mo(o)-re\ is of Old French, Middle English, Gaelic and Celtic origin, and its meaning is "swarthy, dark-skinned; bog; noble, great". A place name for families who lived close to a bog or moor. Clement Clarke Moore was the author of the much-loved poem "'Twas the night before Christmas".

Moore has 1 variant form: More.

Baby names that sound like Moore are Morrey, Morey, Mori, Morry and Morrie.

Moore is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Moore. Compare Moore with related baby names.