Jonathan vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

English Hebrew American Spanish

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Jonathan Rank #83

Ethan Rank #19

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

Is Jonathan or Ethan more popular?

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

What do Jonathan and Ethan mean?

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

Are Jonathan and Ethan boy or girl names?

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