Noah vs Waverly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Waverly

Girl #916 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow of quivering aspens"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#916
Total SSA Count
289
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wave, Wavie, Avery

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2
Waverly Rank #916

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #916 for Waverly.

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

Waverly ___

  • Waverly Rose
  • Waverly June
  • Waverly Claire
  • Waverly Jade
  • Waverly Faith
  • Waverly Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

If you choose Waverly

Hadley Finley Emerson Hollis Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or Waverly more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Waverly at #916 in the United States.

What do Noah and Waverly mean?

Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin). Waverly means "meadow of quivering aspens" (Old English origin).

Are Noah and Waverly boy or girl names?

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

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