US Popularity:24151
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):German, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese
Meaning:Dark skinned; Beloved, wished for child; Wise protector; Abundant, thriving
Mo is a gender-neutral name that is rich with meanings. Often used as a nickname, Mo could have many possible origins. If Mo comes from Morris or Maurice, it means “dark-skinned” in Latin, and historically referred to people from North Africa or the Iberian Peninsula. If you want baby to know how much they are loved, Mo can also come from the Hebrew and Greek name Maureen, which means “beloved” or “wished for child.” The short, versatile name also acts as a nickname for the Germanic moniker Ramona, which translates to “wise protector.” Additionally, in Japanese, Mo can translate to “abundant” or “thriving.” Whichever meaning most appeals to you, the name Mo will make a wonderful fit.

Famous People Named Mo

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  • Mo Yan
    Novelist

How Popular Is The Name Mo?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Mo is currently #1628 on The Bump
Boy:Mo is currently #904 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Mo is currently #1154 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Mo is currently #24151 in U.S. births
Boy:Mo is currently #11737 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#
in 2023
+ 13894
from 2016
In comparison to the previous year's data
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