Mo Name Meaning & Origin
/Moh/Mo is possibly a name of American origin.
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Name Origin
The name 'Mo' is often a short form of longer names such as 'Mohammad', 'Maurice', or 'Mohammed'. It is used as a given name across various cultures, notably in English-speaking countries, China, and Egypt. In English, it is frequently a nickname or a standalone name. In Chinese contexts, 'Mo' can be a surname or a given name with different characters and meanings. The name's simplicity and phonetic ease contribute to its widespread use globally.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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American (Various) 40% -
Chinese (Han Chinese) 30% -
Egyptian (Egyptian) 30%
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Name Details
- First Name: Mo
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
In 2023, 6 boys in the US were named Mo.
Growth of the name Mo in the US (SSA Data):
Mo Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 1
People with this name tend to be: A natural born leader, independent and ambitious.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.