Noach (Noah): Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Rest or repose
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
NOH-akh

Noach (Noah) is a Hebrew boy's name meaning “Rest or repose”. It appears in our list of 200+ Hebrew Baby Boy Names — Strong, Ancient, and Rich With Meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Noach (Noah)

Meaning: Rest or repose.

Origin: Hebrew.

How to Pronounce Noach (Noah)

NOH-akhIPA /noʊ.ɑːx/

Popularity of Noach (Noah)

Noach (Noah) doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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