Ethan vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Ethan Rank #19

Jonathan Rank #83

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Ethan or Jonathan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Jonathan mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Ethan and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.