Nathan vs Jonathan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Nathan Rank #62

Jonathan Rank #83

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Nathan or Jonathan more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Jonathan mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin).

Are Nathan and Jonathan boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Jonathan is primarily a boy name.