Noah
Hebrew boy's name meaning “rest; comfort”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- rest; comfort
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #2
- Born in 2023
- 19,088
Meaning & origin
Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah built the ark and survived the great flood.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Noah ranked #2 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 19,088 US boys were given the name Noah.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #1 in 2013
“Unranked” means Noah was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Nicknames
No
Noah: frequently asked questions
What does the name Noah mean?
Noah is a Hebrew name meaning "rest; comfort". Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah built the ark and survived the great flood.
Where does the name Noah come from?
Noah is of Hebrew origin. Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah built the ark and survived the great flood.
Is Noah a boy or a girl name?
Noah is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Noah?
In 2023, 19,088 US boys were given the name Noah.
Is Noah a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Noah ranked #2 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Noah?
Common nicknames for Noah include No.