Noach

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How to Pronounce Noach

Pronounced NOH-akh /ˈnoʊ.ɑx/Medium

Meaning: Hebrew/German/Dutch form of Noah — from Hebrew Noach, 'rest, comfort, repose'Medium

In 30 seconds: Rest and comfort: Noach is the Hebrew Noah — 'rest, comfort'. Devout, soft, and warm (the ch a soft 'kh').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningHebrew/German/Dutch form of Noah — from Hebrew Noach, 'rest, comfort, repose'

U.S. rank (2024)#5369 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2003

Total births (all-time)≈ 362

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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History & Origin

Noach is the Hebrew, German, and Dutch form of Noah — from Hebrew Noach, 'rest, comfort, repose' (the righteous patriarch who built the ark and survived the Flood). A devout, soft name in Jewish and German communities (the ch is a soft guttural 'kh', so 'NOH-akh').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, rest-and-comfort at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Noah means 'rest, comfort, repose' in Hebrew (the righteous man who built the ark) — Noach is the original Hebrew (and German/Dutch) form; devout and soft (the ch is a soft 'kh').

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Noah — Hebrew form

Variations

NoahNoaNoak

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Noach mean?

Noach is the Hebrew Noah — 'rest, comfort, repose'.

How do you pronounce Noach?

It's said NOH-akh /ˈnoʊ.ɑx/ — two syllables, stress on the first (soft 'kh').

Is Noach a boy or girl name?

Noach is a boy's name.

How popular is Noach?

Noach is a rare name in the U.S.