Moss - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Moss \m(o)-ss\ 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 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 Moss. Click here to compare Moss with related baby names.