Noe

♂ Boy

Pronounced NO-ay /ˈno.e/High

Meaning: Rest or comfort; the Spanish form of Noah, from the Hebrew Noach meaning rest or reposeHigh

In 30 seconds: Noe is the Spanish and French form of Noah meaning rest or comfort, a compact two-syllable biblical name popular in Latin American communities and rising steadily in the United States.

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Origin HighHebrew, Spanish

MeaningRest or comfort; the Spanish form of Noah, from the Hebrew Noach meaning rest or repose

U.S. rank (2025)#755 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births341 boys (0.02% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 23,491

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Noe is the Spanish and Old French form of the biblical name Noah, derived from the Hebrew Noach, meaning rest or comfort. In the Book of Genesis, Noah (Noe in the Latin Vulgate) built the ark and survived the flood, making this one of the most ancient named figures in the Hebrew scriptures.

In Latin America and Spain, Noe has been a traditional boys name used continuously for centuries. In France, it appears in medieval religious texts as the canonical form. In the United States, it has gained traction among Hispanic communities and among parents attracted to its clean simplicity as an alternative to the enormously popular Noah.

Did you know? In the French tradition, Noe is pronounced noh-AY and was used in medieval mystery plays depicting the biblical flood, keeping the name alive in European literary culture long before the modern Noah revival.

Overall data confidence 95%

Behind the Name — Noe — etymology and Spanish/French usageU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

NoahNoelNoach

Nicknames

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If you like Noe…

Noah— the direct English cognate with the same Hebrew origin

Leo— same short, strong two-syllable classical feel

Eli— fellow short Old Testament name with crisp sound

Theo— shares the concise two-syllable classical elegance

Frequently Asked

What does the name Noe mean?

Noe means rest or comfort, from the Hebrew Noach, as the Spanish and French form of Noah.

How do you pronounce Noe?

It is said NO-ay, two syllables with stress on the first, as in Spanish pronunciation.

Is Noe the same as Noah?

Yes, Noe is the Spanish and French equivalent of Noah, sharing the same Hebrew root and biblical origin.

Is Noe a popular name?

Noe is popular in Latin America and is rising in the U.S., particularly among Hispanic families.