Ethan vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

English Irish American Christian Jewish

✓ All Clear

Ethan Rank #19

John Rank #21

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #21 for John.

Is Ethan or John more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to John at #21 in the United States.

What do Ethan and John mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ethan and John boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.