boy's name
Moctar
mok-TAR
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 285
Moctar is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in France in 2016, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1978.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Moctar Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 45 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 55 |
How Popular Is Moctar?
In 2025, Moctar was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Moctar Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Moctar
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Moctar Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Moctar over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Moctar
- Pronunciation mok-TAR
Sibling Names for Moctar
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Moctar — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Moctar
How popular is the name Moctar?
In 2025, Moctar was given to 10 babies in France. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Moctar a girl's or a boy's name?
Moctar is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Moctar?
Moctar has 2 syllables.
When was Moctar most popular?
Moctar peaked in 2016, when 15 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Moctar a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Moctar currently ranks #2,948 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.