Noah

Meaning rest, comfort, peace
Origin Hebrew
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Noah
Popularity Popular
Length 4
Syllables 2
Syllabification No-ah

About Noah

Gentle yet resolute, Noah combines softness with surprising strength, much like the flood survivor who inspired it. This name has surged in popularity recently, and for good reason—its two syllables create perfect harmony, flowing effortlessly while maintaining substance. The open vowels give it a welcoming, approachable quality that suits a friendly child while carrying enough weight for adult life. Noah transcends cultural and linguistic boundaries effortlessly, working beautifully in diverse communities and international contexts. Its biblical association provides depth without feeling heavy or overly religious, offering narrative richness for families who value such connections. The name suggests someone peaceful yet determined, calm yet capable of weathering storms. Noah pairs wonderfully with virtually any middle name, demonstrating remarkable flexibility. Its current popularity means a boy named Noah joins a community of peers while still maintaining individual identity. The simplicity of spelling and pronunciation removes practical obstacles, allowing the name to shine unencumbered.

Variations of Name Noah

Noe
Noach
Noé

Nicknames for Noah

No
Noe
Nono
N
Noah

Famous People Named Noah

Noah CentineoAmerican actor
Noah WyleAmerican actor
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Noah HawleyAmerican filmmaker and author
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Noah EmmerichAmerican actor
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Noah SyndergaardAmerican baseball player
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Noah GrayAmerican football player
Noah WebsterAmerican lexicographer
Noah TaylorEnglish cricketer
Noah GundersenAmerican musician
Noah ReidCanadian actor and musician
Noah BaumbachAmerican filmmaker
Noah MunroeCharacter from the TV series "Heroes"

Characters Named Noah

Noah ClaypoleCharacter from Charles Dickens' novel "Oliver Twist"
Noah SollowayCharacter from the TV series "The Affair"
Noah "Puck" PuckermanCharacter from the TV series "Glee"
Noah CurtisCharacter from the film "2012"
Noah LevensteinCharacter from the "American Pie" film series
Noah FlynnCharacter from the film "The Kissing Booth"
Noah "Hardstep" RiversCharacter from the film "Step Up"
Noah CalhounCharacter from the novel and film "The Notebook"
Noah ClayCharacter from the film "The Ring"
Noah ShawCharacter from the "The Mara Dyer" book series
Noah MaxwellCharacter from the TV series "Pretty Little Liars"
Noah TallCharacter from the film "Superhero Movie"
Noah SweetwineCharacter from the novel "I'll Give You the Sun"
Noah FaradayCharacter from the TV series "Alphas"
Noah KinseyCharacter from the TV series "The Fosters"
Noah BakerCharacter from the TV series "Heroes Reborn"