Noah

Boy's name

Noah is a Hebrew name meaning "rest" or "comfort." It is derived from the Hebrew name נוֹחַ (Noach), which appears in the Old Testament.

Meaning Rest, comfort
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 20,337
Peak year 2024

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Noah Centineo - Actor known for "To All the Boys I've Loved Before."
  • Noah Wyle - Actor known for "ER" and "The Librarians."
  • Noah Schnapp - Actor known for "Stranger Things."
  • Noah Cyrus - Singer and sister of Miley Cyrus.
  • Noah Hawley - Writer and producer of "Fargo" and "Legion."
  • Noah Emmerich - Actor known for "The Americans" and "The Truman Show."
  • Noah Gray-Cabey - Actor known for "Heroes" and "Pretty Little Liars."
  • Noah Jupe - Actor known for "A Quiet Place" and "Honey Boy."
  • Noah Beery Jr. - Actor known for "The Rockford Files."
  • Noah Taylor - Actor known for "Game of Thrones" and "Almost Famous."

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Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Noah

Noe

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