Nathan vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Nathan Rank #62

Ethan Rank #19

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

Is Nathan or Ethan more popular?

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

What do Nathan and Ethan mean?

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

Are Nathan and Ethan boy or girl names?

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