The nameNoé
Noé is the French and Spanish form of Noah. It is popular in France and Latin America.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Noé comes from the Hebrew Noach, "rest, comfort".
Origin
Hebrew.
History
Noah built the ark in the Book of Genesis. In the United States Noe reached 431st in 2005.
Noé in other languages
Noé is the French and Spanish form of Noah. It is Noè in Italian, Noach in Hebrew and Nuh in Arabic. In France, the English form Noah is now given even more often than Noé.
Famous people named Noé
- Gaspar Noé, filmmaker
Popularity of the name Noé
Noé in the United States
Noé was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 5,654 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Noé. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Noé in the United States were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 345 births a year.
Noé in France
Noé was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 23,270 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Noé. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Noé in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 2,161 births a year.
Noé in Belgium
Noé in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Noé
Names from the same generation as Noé, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Noé mean?
Noé comes from the Hebrew Noach, "rest, comfort".
What is the origin of the name Noé?
Hebrew.
Is Noé a girl's or a boy's name?
Noé is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Noé?
In 2024, Noé was the 768th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 328 births.
What are the variants of the name Noé?
Variants and related names of Noé include Noan, Noha and Nohan.
What are good sibling names for Noé?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Judith, Johanna, Simone and Anika for a sister, Nathanael, Sam, Toby and Mike for a brother.
Who are famous people named Noé?
Gaspar Noé, filmmaker.