Noah vs Rastus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Rastus

Boy #31,649 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #31,649
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Ras, Rast, Rasty

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2

Rastus Rank #31,649

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #31649 for Rastus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Noah ___

Noah James
Noah Alexander
Noah William
Noah Thomas
Noah Oliver
Noah Henry

Rastus ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Rastus more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Rastus at #31649 in the United States.

What do Noah and Rastus mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Noah and Rastus boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Rastus is primarily a boy name.

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