Ethan vs Nathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ethan Rank #19

Nathan Rank #62

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Ethan or Nathan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Nathan mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ethan and Nathan boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Nathan is primarily a boy name.