Ethan
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced EE-thun
Verified name
What does Ethan mean?
Firm or strong
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: English|Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 24 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 54 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Eeth, Ethy
Variant: Eytan, Eitan
Related: Evan, Nathan
Using Ethan across cultures
Biblical name turned modern classic.
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