Noah vs Serena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Serena

Girl #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil, serene, clear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Seri, Rena, Ser

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Serena →

Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2
Serena Rank #332

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #332 for Serena.

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

Serena ___

  • Serena Rose
  • Serena Grace
  • Serena Joy
  • Serena Marie
  • Serena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Serena

Venus Valentina Sebastian Julian Elena

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Serena more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Serena at #332 in the United States.

What do Noah and Serena mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Serena means "tranquil, serene, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Noah and Serena boy or girl names?

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

More Comparisons

Serena vs Noah Noah vs Lucas Noah vs Logan Noah vs Greyson Noah vs Beau
← Full profile: Noah ← Full profile: Serena Browse all baby names