Noah
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced NOH-uh
Verified name
What does Noah mean?
Rest or repose
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: English|Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 2 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 2 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Noe
Variant: Noe, Noach
Related: Noam, Enoch
Using Noah across cultures
Massive global chart-topper.
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