Noah-James
Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Noah-James: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2022.
This modern hyphenated pairing blends two beloved classics. Noah, from the Hebrew *Noach*, means “rest” or “comfort,” famously borne in the Bible by the ark-builder. James, the English form of *Jacob*, comes from the Hebrew *Ya'aqov*, meaning “supplanter” or “one who follows.” The compound name carries a strong, timeless feel while feeling distinctly contemporary—Noah-James has been given to a handful of Scottish boys each year since the early 2010s. Neither part has strong place-name connections on its own, but James shares its root with the city of Santiago (Saint James) in Spain. A notable bearer of the first element alone is actor Noah Wyle, while James has been borne by six Scottish kings.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20223 babies
- Latest (2022)
- #7033 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2022
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y