Noah vs York

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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Xavier Milo Adam Jameson

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York

Boy #12,323 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #12,323
Total SSA Count: 8

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Noah Rank #2

York Rank #12,323

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 vs #12323 for York.

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

York ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noah or York more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to York at #12323 in the United States.

What do Noah and York mean?

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

Are Noah and York boy or girl names?

Noah is primarily a boy name. York is primarily a boy name.

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