Jotham vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jotham

Boy #3,891 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is perfect, Yahweh is upright"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,891
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jo, Jot

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

Jotham Rank #3,891
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #3891 for Jotham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jotham ___

  • Jotham David
  • Jotham Samuel
  • Jotham Michael
  • Jotham Eli
  • Jotham Benjamin
  • Jotham Isaiah

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 Jotham

Ezra Micah Caleb Gideon Naomi

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jotham or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Jotham at #3891 in the United States.

What do Jotham and Noah mean?

Jotham means "God is perfect, Yahweh is upright" (Hebrew origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jotham and Noah boy or girl names?

Jotham is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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