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Noe

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Pronounced NOH-ay /ˈnoʊ.eɪ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish/French form of Noah — from Hebrew, 'rest; comfort; repose'; also a short form of Noelle/Noemi; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Rest; comfort; repose: Noe is a form of Noah. Lyrical, classic, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'NOH-ay').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA Spanish/French form of Noah — from Hebrew, 'rest; comfort; repose'; also a short form of Noelle/Noemi; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7794 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 435

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219722025

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

Noe is a Spanish/French form of Noah — from Hebrew, 'rest; comfort; repose'; it is also a short form of Noelle/Noemi (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'NOH-ay').

In the U.S. it appears across Hispanic and French families. Rare, rest-and-comfort at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Noah means 'rest; comfort; repose' in Hebrew — Noe is a Spanish/French form (also a short form of Noelle), lyrical and classic, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NOH-ay').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Noah — unisex; routes layered

Variations

NoahNoNoemi

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If you like Noe…

Noah— the name it forms
Noelle— a name it shortens
Noemi— a fellow No- girls' name
Zoe— a sound-neighbor short girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Noe mean?

Noe is a form of Noah — Hebrew 'rest; comfort; repose'; also a short form of Noelle; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Noe?

It's said NOH-ay /ˈnoʊ.eɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Noe a boy or girl name?

Noe is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Noe?

Noe is a rare name in the U.S.

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