The nameNoan
Noan is a mostly masculine French name, close to Noah and Noam. It was mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Boy's name
- French creation
Meaning
Noan is linked to Noah, from the Hebrew Noah, "rest". It is mostly a recent creation.
Origin
French creation. It is also given to some girls.
History
Noan appeared in the mid 1970s and peaked in the mid 2000s.
Popularity of the name Noan
Noan in France
Noan was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,235 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Noan. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Noan in France were born before 2011, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 69 births a year on average, against 88 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Noan in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Noan mean?
Noan is linked to Noah, from the Hebrew Noah, "rest". It is mostly a recent creation.
What is the origin of the name Noan?
French creation. It is also given to some girls.
Is Noan a girl's or a boy's name?
Noan is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Noan?
Variants and related names of Noan include Noé.