Boy name · Hebrew
Noah
★ #2 in England & Wales, 2025
Noah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Rest, comfort". It was the 2nd most popular boys' name in England and Wales in 2025 (ONS). It sits comfortably among the enduring classics, and we file it here as a classic name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Rest, comfort
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Name family
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Style
- classic
- UK rank (2025)
- #2 (ONS)
Names similar to Noah
Sharing at least one style with Noah — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Noah's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Noah
What does the name Noah mean?
Noah is of Hebrew origin and means "Rest, comfort".
Is Noah a popular baby name in the UK?
Yes — Noah was the 2nd most popular boys' name in England and Wales in 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics (the latest published data). Rankings update yearly; we refresh this page when ONS releases new figures.
What names are similar to Noah?
Names with a similar style to Noah include Muhammad, Oliver, George, Arthur.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed July 2026.