Laura vs Noah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Laura

Girl #358 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel tree"

Origin: Latin (laurus)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#358
Total SSA Count
868
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Laur, Laurie, Laurel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Laura Rank #358
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #358 for Laura.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Laura ___

  • Laura Anne
  • Laura Jane
  • Laura Elizabeth
  • Laura Marie
  • Laura Grace
  • Laura Louise

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 Laura

Claire Megan Michael David Susan

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Laura or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Laura at #358 in the United States.

What do Laura and Noah mean?

Laura means "laurel tree" (Latin (laurus) origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Laura and Noah boy or girl names?

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

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