# Noah: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Noah meaning: "Rest, comfort" (Hebrew origin). Boy name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Noah

 

★ #2 in England & Wales, 2025 

    
 
Quick answer — What does Noah mean? 

 
Noah is a boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Rest, comfort". It ranked 2nd in the ONS boys' baby name list for England and Wales in 2025. It's commonly grouped as a classic name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Noah under classic names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Rest, comfort   Origin Hebrew   Name family    [Hebrew](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/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.

  [ Muhammad ](/tools/baby-name-finder/muhammad/)[ Oliver ](/tools/baby-name-finder/oliver/)[ George ](/tools/baby-name-finder/george/)[ Arthur ](/tools/baby-name-finder/arthur/)[ Leo ](/tools/baby-name-finder/leo/)[ Oscar ](/tools/baby-name-finder/oscar/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Noah's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Olivia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/olivia/)[ Amelia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/amelia/)[ Florence ](/tools/baby-name-finder/florence/)     
## 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
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.