moes

Moes is the plural form of Moe, a common given name or nickname in English. It can refer to several people named Moe, either as part of a longer name or as a standalone nickname. In addition, Moe may appear as a surname in some families and as part of brand or place names that include the word Moe.

Among the best-known uses in popular culture and commerce is Moe's Southwest Grill, an American fast-casual restaurant chain offering Mexican-inspired dishes. In fiction, Moe's Tavern is the bar run by Moe Szyslak in The Simpsons; the possessive form is typically shown as Moe's Tavern rather than Moes.

Other uses include Moe's Books, a long-standing independent bookstore in Berkeley, California. The spelling Moe's is also common in brand names and businesses, while the plural Moes can appear in written references to multiple people named Moe.

Etymology and usage: Moe is often a shortened form of Moses or Maurice in English. Moe also exists as a surname in several European cultures, and the plural Moes is produced when referring to more than one person with the given name Moe.