Nathan vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Nathan Rank #62

Edward Rank #228

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Nathan or Edward more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Edward mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Nathan and Edward boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.