Noah vs Takao

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
Takao Rank #23,372

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #23372 for Takao.

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

Takao ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Takao

No sibling data available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Takao more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Takao at #23372 in the United States.

What do Noah and Takao mean?

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

Are Noah and Takao boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Takao is primarily a boy name.

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