William Boy
WIHL-yuhm
“resolute protector” · Germanic
#9
Noe
BoySpanish, Hebrew· “rest, comfort”
- Meaning
- rest, comfort
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- noh-AY
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #755
- US babies 2025
- 341
- Best rank
- #431 (2005)
- Peak year
- 2007
Meaning and origin of Noe
Noe is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “rest, comfort”.
Noe is the Spanish form of Noah, usually written Noé, from the Hebrew Noach, generally interpreted as "rest" or "comfort". In the Book of Genesis, Noah builds the ark that saves his family and the animals from the flood, and his story is one of the best known in the Bible. Noé is common in Spain, Mexico and elsewhere in Latin America, and it is used among Spanish-speaking families in the United States. It is usually pronounced with two syllables and the stress on the second. It is short, gentle and easy to say, with a strong traditional background.
Popularity over time
Noe first appears in US Social Security records in 1914. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 83 different years, starting in 1942. Its best national rank was #431 in 2005, and the most babies received it in 2007, when 635 were named Noe. In 2025, 341 babies were named Noe, and it ranked #755 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #2,195 in 1920, #829 in 1950, #499 in 1980, #489 in 2000, #535 in 2010, and #755 in 2025. Of the 23,494 US boys named Noe since records began, 24% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 4,162 babies. Since 2010, 6,154 more have been named Noe.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Dorian, Davion, Talon, Aldo, and Jacoby.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Noe ranked highest in Arizona, Texas, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | #388 | 20 |
| Texas | #420 | 83 |
| California | #421 | 78 |
| Oklahoma | #494 | 9 |
| Nevada | #572 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 97% of US babies named Noe over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Noe is usually pronounced noh-AY, with one syllable. It has three letters, starts with N and ends in “-oe”.
Middle names for Noe
A few middle names that flow with Noe: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Noe
Similar names
Juan Boy
WAHN
“God is gracious” · Spanish
#159
Josue Boy
hoh-SWAY
“Yahweh is salvation (form of Joshua)” · Spanish
#330
Jesus Boy
hay-SOOS
“Yahweh is salvation” · Spanish
#173
Miguel Boy
mee-GEHL
“who is like God?” · Spanish
#212
Sean Boy
SHAWN
“God is gracious” · Irish
#489
Jude Boy
JOOD
“praised” · Hebrew
#155
Seth Boy
SEHTH
“appointed” · Hebrew
#581
Rafael Boy
rah-fy-EHL
“God has healed” · Hebrew
#218
Matias Boy
mah-TEE-uhs
“gift of God” · Spanish
#170
Ismael Boy
ees-mah-EHL
“God will hear” · Spanish
#263
Ruben Boy
ROO-bin
“behold, a son” · Hebrew
#480
Adan Boy
ah-DAHN
“man, earth” · Spanish
#482
Lists that include Noe
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Noe mean?
Noe is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “rest, comfort”.
What is the origin of the name Noe?
Noe has Spanish and Hebrew roots. Noe is the Spanish form of Noah, usually written Noé, from the Hebrew Noach, generally interpreted as "rest" or "comfort".
Is Noe a popular name?
Yes. Noe ranked #755 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Noe a boy or girl name?
Noe is mainly a boy's name. About 97% of US babies named Noe over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Noe?
Noe is usually pronounced noh-AY. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings