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Nochum

♂ Boy

Pronounced NOH-khəm /ˈnoʊ.xəm/Medium

Meaning: The Yiddish form of Nachum (Nahum) — from Hebrew, 'comfort; consolation; comforted'Medium

In 30 seconds: Comfort; consolation: Nochum is the Yiddish Nahum — 'comfort'. Traditional, warm, and crisp (said 'NOH-khəm').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Yiddish
MeaningThe Yiddish form of Nachum (Nahum) — from Hebrew, 'comfort; consolation; comforted'
U.S. rank (2025)#10388 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 290

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119852025

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

Nochum is the Yiddish form of Nachum — from the Hebrew Nahum, 'comfort; consolation; comforted'. Nahum was one of the twelve minor prophets. A traditional, warm name across Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish families (the 'ch' is a throaty kh; said 'NOH-khəm'; nickname Nochi).

In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox Jewish families. Rare, comfort-and-consolation at the root, and traditional.

Did you know? Nahum means 'comfort; consolation' in Hebrew (a minor prophet) — Nochum is its Yiddish form, traditional and warm (the 'ch' is a throaty kh; said 'NOH-khəm').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Nachum — Yiddish form of Nahum

Variations

NachumNahumNuchem

Nicknames

Nochi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nochum mean?

Nochum is the Yiddish Nahum — Hebrew 'comfort; consolation'.

How do you pronounce Nochum?

It's said NOH-khəm /ˈnoʊ.xəm/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the 'ch' is a throaty kh).

Is Nochum a boy or girl name?

Nochum is a boy's name.

How popular is Nochum?

Nochum is a rare name in the U.S.

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