Nathan vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nathan Rank #62

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #62 for Nathan.

Is Nathan or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Nathan at #62 in the United States.

What do Nathan and John mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nathan and John boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.