Noah vs Thurman

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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Thurman

Boy #27,177 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #27,177
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Thu, Thur, Thury

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2

Thurman Rank #27,177

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #27177 for Thurman.

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

Thurman ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Thurman more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Thurman at #27177 in the United States.

What do Noah and Thurman mean?

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

Are Noah and Thurman boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. Thurman is primarily a boy name.

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