Noah

Meaning

Its source is Noach, a Hebrew name meaning "Peaceful."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in English.

Background story

There are many suggested meanings for the name of the Ark builder of the Jewish scriptures, including ''long-lived,'' ''comforter'' and ''wanderer.'' However, the origins of this name are ultimately wrapped in mystery.

The antiquity of Noah's story is such that scholars debate possible derivations from the names of Assyrian and Old Babylonian minor deities and other legendary figures from pre-Biblical times.

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Statistics for the name Noah (male)

• In USA in 2006, the boy name Noah was ranked as number 15 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2005, the boy name Noah was ranked as number 23 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2004, the boy name Noah was ranked as number 29 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2003, the boy name Noah was ranked as number 31 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2002, the boy name Noah was ranked as number 31 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2002, the boy name Noah was ranked as number 40 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2003, the boy name Noah was ranked as number 22 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2004, the boy name Noah was ranked as number 20 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2005, the boy name Noah was ranked as number 16 on the most popular name for newborn babies