Noah
NOH-uh /ˈnoʊ.ə/
Meaning of Noah
Noah comes from the Hebrew נֹחַ (Noaḥ), connected to the verb nuach — to rest or to comfort. In the Hebrew Bible, Noah is the survivor of the great flood; Genesis 5:29 explicitly glosses his name as 'this one will comfort us.'
Current popularity of Noah
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #2 |
| United Kingdom (ONS) | 2024 | #4 |
| Germany (GfdS) | 2024 | #1 |
| France (INSEE) | 2024 | #8 |
Notable bearers of Noah
Noah (Genesis); Noah Webster (lexicographer); Noah Centineo.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31