Noah vs Susan

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2
Susan Rank #1,137

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1137 for Susan.

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

Susan ___

  • Susan Marie
  • Susan Elizabeth
  • Susan Claire
  • Susan Ann
  • Susan Louise
  • Susan Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Susan

Barbara Linda Patricia Michael David

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Susan more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Susan at #1137 in the United States.

What do Noah and Susan mean?

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

Are Noah and Susan boy or girl names?

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

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