Moss

English

"descendant of Moses"

Moss Origin and Meaning

The name Moss is a boy's name of English origin meaning "descendant of Moses".

This evocative green nature name, heard much more frequently as a surname, is associated with playwright Moss Hart (born Robert), who co-wrote (with George S. Kaufman) such enduring Broadway comedies as The Man Who Came to Dinner and You Can't Take it With You.

Never having made it onto the popularity list, Moss would make a distinctively fresh and attractive alternative to Ross.

Prominent bearers of Moss as a surname include British auto racer Stirling, supermodel Kate, and Elisabeth Moss, star of The Handmaid's Tale and Mad Men.

Moss Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1138 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Moss

• 1138 Nameberry 2025

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Famous People Named Moss

• Moss Hart American playwright
• David Moss aka Lasercorn American YouTuber and member of Smosh Games

The name Moss in Pop Culture

• Moss Goodman from TV's "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodds"
• Shaded Moss character from the book series "Warriors" by Erin Hunter
• Briar Moss character in Tamora Pierce's "Circle of Magic" series
• Maurice "Moss" Moss character in the sitcom "The IT Crowd"