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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Noble, distinguished
- Origin
- English (word name, from Latin nobilis)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- NOH-bul
Noble is a gender-neutral word name taken directly from the English word noble, rooted in the Latin nobilis, and it carries the straightforward meaning noble, distinguished. It's pronounced NOH-bul. In naming-style terms it has a bold, clean, modern feel.
Meaning & Origin of Noble
Meaning: Noble, distinguished.
Origin: English (word name, from Latin nobilis).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Noble
NOH-bulIPA /ˈnoʊbəl/
Popularity of Noble
SSA records from 1880 to 2024 show Noble at its highest popularity in 1901, ranking #312 with 33 babies given the name; by 2024 it ranked #1233, even though the actual count had risen to 162 babies.
Names Like Noble
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FAQ
What does the name Noble mean?
Noble, distinguished. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Noble?
Noble is pronounced NOH-bul (IPA: /ˈnoʊbəl/).
Is Noble a popular name right now?
Noble peaked at #312 in 1901 and is ranked #1233 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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