Moss - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Moss \m(o)-

is of English origin, and its meaning is "saviour". Variant of Moses or possibly a place name for a mossy locale. Director and playwright Moss Hart.

For more information, see also related names Maurice and Morris.

Baby names that sound like Moss are Mose, Mays, Mosie and Moise. Other similar baby names are Joss and Ross.

Moss is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#353 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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