Boy name guide

Nathan name meaning, origin and style

Nathan is a Hebrew name commonly associated with he gave.

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
he gave
Say it
NAY-thun

Choosing Nathan

A streamlined biblical name that feels warm and dependable.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.

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