BoyHebrew origin2 syllables
Nathan
Meaning: “He gave”
About the name Nathan
Nathan is a boy name with Hebrew roots, meaning “He gave”.
It has a classic feel. In 2025, Nathan ranked #63 for boys in the US, with 4,975 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2004. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Nathan were boys.
Etymology
From Hebrew, meaning “gave”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Nathan”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #63
- In 2015
- #38
- Babies in 2025
- 4,975
Popularity of Nathan, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
Nicknames for Nathan
- Nate
Names similar to Nathan
Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.