Onathan
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Meaning & Origin
Onathan is a boy name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Onathan often also consider Grae, Aeron, Barrington .
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Onathan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 47 babies have been named Onathan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Onathan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,650 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,650
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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"gray color"
#9,695 in US
Proto-Celtic origin
"berry, fruit"
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Old English origin
"settlement of Barra's people"
#9,563 in US
Italian origin
"Little saint; diminutive form of Santo"
#9,572 in US
Latin clemens origin
"mild, merciful"
#9,809 in US
Old English origin
"descendant of Bibb, a pet form of Isabel"
#9,802 in US
Irish Gaelic origin
"spear bearer, warrior"
#9,776 in US
Old High German (arn) origin
"eagle"
#9,600 in US
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About the Name Onathan
Onathan is a boy name .
Onathan is currently ranked #9,650 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Onathan include Ona, Onat, Onaty, Onatie, Han, Hany, Hanie, Ony, Onie, and Onakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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