Edmund vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edmund

Boy #1,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperity protector"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,184
Total SSA Count
175
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Ned

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Edmund Rank #1,184
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1184 for Edmund.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edmund ___

  • Edmund James
  • Edmund William
  • Edmund Charles
  • Edmund George
  • Edmund Arthur
  • Edmund Henry

Noah ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edmund

Cecily Lucy Beatrice Theodore Frederick

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edmund or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Edmund at #1184 in the United States.

What do Edmund and Noah mean?

Edmund means "prosperity protector" (Old English origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edmund and Noah boy or girl names?

Edmund is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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