Nathan
Hebrew boy's name meaning “he gave”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- he gave
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #59
- Born in 2023
- 5,066
- Peak year
- 2008 (#21)
Meaning & origin
Nathan comes from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave' or 'gift'. The prophet Nathan advised King David.
Is Nathan a Hebrew name?
Yes — Nathan is a Hebrew name meaning "he gave". Nathan comes from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave' or 'gift'. The prophet Nathan advised King David. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Nathan ranked #59 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 5,066 US boys were given the name Nathan.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #21 in 2008
“Unranked” means Nathan was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Nathan
Nathan is spelled N-A-T-H-A-N — 6 letters and 2 syllables.
Nicknames
Nate
Nathan: frequently asked questions
What does the name Nathan mean?
Nathan is a Hebrew name meaning "he gave". Nathan comes from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave' or 'gift'. The prophet Nathan advised King David.
Where does the name Nathan come from?
Nathan is of Hebrew origin. Nathan comes from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave' or 'gift'. The prophet Nathan advised King David.
Is Nathan a boy or a girl name?
Nathan is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Nathan?
In 2023, 5,066 US boys were given the name Nathan.
Is Nathan a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Nathan ranked #59 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Nathan?
Common nicknames for Nathan include Nate.
How do you spell Nathan?
Nathan is spelled N-A-T-H-A-N — 6 letters.
How common is the name Nathan?
In 2023, 5,066 US boys were given the name Nathan. In the latest US data, Nathan ranked #59 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Nathan a Hebrew name?
Yes — Nathan is a Hebrew name meaning "he gave". Nathan comes from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave' or 'gift'. The prophet Nathan advised King David. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Nathan mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Nathan means "he gave". Nathan comes from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave' or 'gift'. The prophet Nathan advised King David.
Is Nathan a biblical name?
Nathan is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "he gave".