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Ethan

Hebrew boy's name meaning strong; firm; enduring

Gender
Boy
Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
strong; firm; enduring
Syllables
2
Letters
5
US rank (2023)
#25
Born in 2023
7,802

Meaning & origin

Ethan comes from Biblical Hebrew, meaning 'firm', 'strong', or 'long-lived'. Its modern rise was boosted by film and television.

Popularity

In the latest US data, Ethan ranked #25 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.

In 2023, 7,802 US boys were given the name Ethan.

US popularity rank over time

Peaked at #3 in 2008

1993
#92
1998
#38
2003
#7
2008
#3
2013
#6
2018
#12
2023
#25
2024
#19

“Unranked” means Ethan was outside the US top 1,000 that year.

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Ethan: frequently asked questions

What does the name Ethan mean?

Ethan is a Hebrew name meaning "strong; firm; enduring". Ethan comes from Biblical Hebrew, meaning 'firm', 'strong', or 'long-lived'. Its modern rise was boosted by film and television.

Where does the name Ethan come from?

Ethan is of Hebrew origin. Ethan comes from Biblical Hebrew, meaning 'firm', 'strong', or 'long-lived'. Its modern rise was boosted by film and television.

Is Ethan a boy or a girl name?

Ethan is most commonly a boy's name.

How many babies are named Ethan?

In 2023, 7,802 US boys were given the name Ethan.

Is Ethan a popular name, and is it rising or falling?

In the latest US data, Ethan ranked #25 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.

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