Kes vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kes

Girl #9,146 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rainbow; or kestrel bird"

Origin: Hebrew/English

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,146
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kes Rank #9,146
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #9146 for Kes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kes ___

  • Kes Joanna
  • Kes Elizabeth
  • Kes Maeve
  • Kes Violet

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 Kes

Bex Tess Wren Pax

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kes or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Kes at #9146 in the United States.

What do Kes and Noah mean?

Kes means "Rainbow; or kestrel bird" (Hebrew/English origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kes and Noah boy or girl names?

Kes is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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