Ladd vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ladd

Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,806
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ladd Rank #4,806
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #4806 for Ladd.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ladd ___

  • Ladd Michael
  • Ladd James
  • Ladd Thomas
  • Ladd Dean
  • Ladd Eugene
  • Ladd William

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 Ladd

Chad Brad Brent Tammy Sandy

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ladd or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Ladd at #4806 in the United States.

What do Ladd and Noah mean?

Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ladd and Noah boy or girl names?

Ladd is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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