Ennis vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ennis

Boy #6,096 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"island"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,096
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
En

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Ennis Rank #6,096
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #6096 for Ennis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ennis ___

  • Ennis James
  • Ennis Patrick
  • Ennis Michael
  • Ennis Thomas
  • Ennis Conor

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 Ennis

Declan Finn Cormac Siobhan Niamh

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ennis or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ennis at #6096 in the United States.

What do Ennis and Noah mean?

Ennis means "island" (Irish Gaelic origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ennis and Noah boy or girl names?

Ennis is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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