What does the name Noble mean?

Noble is a boy name of English origin: noble, distinguished.

When was the name Noble most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Noble peaked in the 1890s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Noble?

Names similar to Noble in origin and style include Roscoe, Cole, Freeman, Elmore, Truett.

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Noble

boy name

Origin

English

Syllables

Peak era

1890s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

noble, distinguished

Popularity, 1890–2024

peak 1890s2020s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Noble peaked in the 1890s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

Names that fit alongside Noble

Roscoe Cole Freeman Elmore Truett Truman

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