Noble

♂ Boy

Pronounced NOH-bul /ˈnoʊ.bəl/Low

Meaning: Noble, of high moral character, distinguishedLow

In 30 seconds: Noble is an English word-name meaning of noble character, from the Latin nobilis. As a given name it carries the aspiration for distinguished, honorable character and has a stately one-syllable quality despite its two-syllable form.

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Origin LowEnglish, Latin

MeaningNoble, of high moral character, distinguished

U.S. rank (2025)#1337 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births144 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1920

Total births (all-time)≈ 9,771

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Noble derives from the Latin nobilis meaning well-known, distinguished, or of noble birth. As an English word-name it has been used sporadically as a given name. It belongs to the tradition of using positive quality words as aspirational names.

Noble has grown as a masculine word-name in the United States in the 21st century, fitting alongside names like Brave, True, and Honor. Its two syllables give it presence and its meaning is universally positive.

Did you know? The Nobel Prize — the world's most prestigious award — comes from Alfred Nobel, whose surname derives from the same Latin nobilis root as the name Noble. Naming a son Noble connects him to one of history's most celebrated traditions of human achievement.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name: Noble

Variations

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Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Noble Johnson (1881-1978)
American actor and film producer; co-founded the Lincoln Motion Picture Company and appeared in King Kong (1933)

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Frequently Asked

What does Noble mean?

Noble means of noble character, distinguished, from the Latin nobilis meaning well-known or of noble birth.

Is Noble a popular name?

Noble is a growing word-name in the United States for boys who want a name with clear positive character aspirations.

How do you pronounce Noble?

Noble is pronounced NOH-bul with two syllables.

What names are similar to Noble?

Similar title/virtue names include Duke, King, and Earl.