Noam

Hebrew

"pleasantness, charm, tenderness"

Noam Origin and Meaning

The name Noam is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "pleasantness, charm, tenderness".

Noam is an underused modern Hebrew name with any number of attractive attributes attached to its meaning; it doesn't have the biblical weight of Noah, but could make a more distinctive alternative to that popular choice. Noam is a Top 10 boys' name in Israel.

Noam is also a place-name in south Israel, where it is sometime used for girls. Its most prominent bearer is the distinguished linguist and social activist Noam Chomsky (born Avram Noam).

Noaz is an even more unusual Hebrew choice.

Noam Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1263 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Noam

• 1263 Nameberry 2025
• 596 Unique 2023
• 94 France 2023
• 140 Switzerland 2023
• 9 Israel 2023

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Famous People Named Noam

• Sacha Noam Baron Cohen English actor/comedian
• Noam Pitlik American actor
• Noam Katz American Jewish religious musician
• Noam Pikelny American banjoist
• (Avram) Noam Chomsky American author, linguist, political activist
• Noam Okun Israeli tennis player
• Noam Zylberman Israeli,Canadian voice actor
• Noam Kaniel Israeli singer and composer
• Noam Murro Israeli film director and producer