Dermot vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dermot

Boy #11,285 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #11,285
Total SSA Count: 8
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Derm, Der

Playground Safety Score

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Similar Names

Edwards Ashrith Alihan Zorin

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Noah

Boy #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"motion, wandering"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2
Total SSA Count: 20,337
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Joseph Leonardo Beau Dawson

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Popularity Comparison

Dermot Rank #11,285

Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #11285 for Dermot.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dermot ___

Dermot Dermot Patrick
Dermot Dermot James
Dermot Dermot Cian
Dermot Dermot Sean

Noah ___

Noah James
Noah Alexander
Noah William
Noah Thomas
Noah Oliver
Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Dermot

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If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dermot or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Dermot at #11285 in the United States.

What do Dermot and Noah mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dermot and Noah boy or girl names?

Dermot is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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