Nathan vs Reason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American French

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Boy #3,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rational thought, good judgment"

Origin: Old French/Latin

American

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Nathan Rank #62

Reason Rank #3,007

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #3007 for Reason.

Is Nathan or Reason more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Reason at #3007 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Reason mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Reason means "rational thought, good judgment" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Nathan and Reason boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Reason is primarily a boy name.