Durham vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Durham Rank #8,565
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #8565 for Durham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Durham ___

No pairings available yet.

Noah ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Durham

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If you choose Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Durham or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Durham at #8565 in the United States.

What do Durham and Noah mean?

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

Are Durham and Noah boy or girl names?

Durham is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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