"rest, comfort, peace"
Origin: Biblical Hebrew
Language: Spanish
Noe
Pronunciation: [ n-OH ]
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The Story of Noe
Noé is the Spanish and French form of the Hebrew name Noach (נֹחַ), traditionally translated as 'rest' or 'comfort,' from the root nacham (נָחַם). In the Bible, Noah's father Lamech named him saying 'this one will comfort us.' In Spanish-speaking cultures, Noé is pronounced as two syllables (noh-EH), giving it a different feel from the English Noah. It also connects to Noël (Christmas) in French tradition.
Noé has been a consistently popular name in Mexico, Spain, and France for decades. In the United States, as the Latino population grows, Noé has appeared increasingly in baby name data, especially in states like California and Texas. It offers the biblical authority of Noah with a multicultural twist.
Noah/Noé is revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — the only biblical patriarch to appear in all three traditions with a dedicated story. In Latino Catholic culture, Noé carries both biblical weight and the gentle sound that suits Spanish phonetics beautifully.
Historical Record
Noe first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 22,090 babies have been named Noe in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Noe is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #769 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- In the Quran, the prophet Nuh (Noah) built the ark after receiving divine revelation — he is one of the most frequently mentioned prophets in Islamic scripture
- Noé appears in the top 50 boys' names in France and consistently ranks in the top 20 in Mexico
Noe in Other Languages
Arabic
نوح (Nuh)
French
Noé
Hebrew
נֹחַ
English
Noah
Italian
Noè
Spanish
Noé
Popularity Over Time
#769
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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The patriarch who built the ark and survived the great flood, revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #769
- Total SSA Count
- 328
- Cultural Origins
- Spanish French Latin American Italian
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Noe
What does the name Noe mean?
"rest, comfort, peace" (from Biblical Hebrew). "Christmas (via French Noël)" (from Latin). Noé is the Spanish and French form of the Hebrew name Noach (נֹחַ), traditionally translated as 'rest' or 'comfort,' from the root nacham (נָחַם). In the Bible, Noah's father Lamech named him saying 'this one will comfort us.' In Spanish-speaking cultures, Noé is pronounced as two syllables (noh-EH), giving it a different feel from the English Noah. It also connects to Noël (Christmas) in French tradition.
What is the origin of the name Noe?
Noe has Biblical Hebrew, Latin, Spanish, French, Latin American, and Italian origins. In Biblical Hebrew, it means "rest, comfort, peace". In Latin, it means "Christmas (via French Noël)".
Is Noe a boy or girl name?
Noe is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #769. As a girl name, it is ranked #7617. Noe is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Noe?
Noe is pronounced n-OH.
How popular is the name Noe?
Noe is currently ranked #769 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Noe?
Popular middle name pairings include Noe Alejandro, Noe Luis, Noe Emmanuel, Noe David, Noe Gabriel, Noe Jesús, and Noe Ricardo.
What are good sibling names for Noe?
Names that pair well with Noe as siblings include Luca, Mateo, Valentina, Camila, Sofía, Diego, and Elena.
How many syllables does Noe have?
Noe has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Noe a common or rare name?
Noe is moderately common, ranked #769 for boys in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.
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Are there other spellings for Noe?
Related spellings include Noel.
About the Name Noe
Noe is a boy name with Spanish, French, Latin American, and Italian origins . The name means "rest, comfort, peace" in Biblical Hebrew .
Is Noe a boy or girl name? Noe is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #769 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,617. Noe is more commonly used as a boy name.
Noe is currently ranked #769 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Noe has 2 syllables and is pronounced n-OH, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Alternative spellings of Noe include Noel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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