Mo
mo
US Popularity:24151
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Savior; dark skinned; star of the sea; wise protector
Mo is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew, Irish, Spanish, and English origins that is rich with meanings. A shortened version of Moses, this name translates to “savior,” making it a short, sweet name for you and baby to celebrate your faith. If Mo comes from Morris or Maurice, it means “dark-skinned,” and historically referred to people from North Africa or the Iberian Peninsula. If you want to inspire baby’s love for the water, Mo can also come from the name Maureen, which means “star of the sea.” The short, versatile name also acts as a nickname for Ramona, which translates to “wise protector.” Whether you want baby to build up their strength or keep swimming on, the name Mo will make a wonderful fit.
Famous People Named Mo
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Mo YanNovelist
Mo Name Popularity Data
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
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