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Mozart

“Mozart derives from the Middle High German "Moze" or "Motz," likely a diminutive form related to "Motzart" or occupational origins, though the exact etymology is uncertain; the name essentially means "bold" or relates to a person of courage or defiance.”

German · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#13,411
TrendVintage
Peak year1915
Syllables2
OriginGerman
LanguageMiddle High German
CultureGermanic
Letters6
Numerology3 Chaldean 7
Global rank#1,237

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Mozart

Mozart derives from the Middle High German "Moze" or "Motz," likely a diminutive form related to "Motzart" or occupational origins, though the exact etymology is uncertain; the name essentially means "bold" or relates to a person of courage or defiance.

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Etymology

Mozart derives from the Middle High German "Moze" or "Motz," likely a diminutive form related to "Motzart" or occupational origins, though the exact etymology is uncertain; the name essentially means "bold" or relates to a person of courage or defiance. The name is primarily associated with German-speaking cultures, particularly Austria, and is most famously borne by composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791), though it has remained relatively uncommon as a given name outside of historical or commemorative contexts.

Mozart currently ranks #13,411 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.

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