Boy name · Hebrew
Eithan
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: variant of Ethan, firm, enduringEithan is a boy's name that is of Hebrew origin: variant of Ethan, firm, enduring. It is used in English and Hebrew.
- Meaning
- Variant of Ethan, firm, enduring
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- US rank
- #97 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Eithan
As a boy's name, Eithan is of Hebrew origin: variant of Ethan, firm, enduring. It is used in English and Hebrew.
Meaning checked against Behind the Name. How we research names
How popular is Eithan?
- US rank in 2025
- #97
- 3,636 babies, 2,129 per million boys
- Best rank
- #97 in 2025
- 3,636 babies that year
- Babies since 1989
- At least 8,754
- Years with under 5 are not listed
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| 1990s | 3 per million |
| 2000s | 17 per million |
| 2010s | 58 per million |
| 2020s | 700 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,645 | #1,452 | #1,028 | #851 | #871 | #849 | #501 | #371 | #226 | #97 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Eithan
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- EthanFirm, enduring (Hebrew, boy)
Names spelled like Eithan
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- EitanStrong, firm (Hebrew, boy)
- ÉimhínSwift, prompt (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- EirianBright, beautiful (Welsh, unisex)
- EmirhanPrince, khan (Turkish, boy)
Names with a similar meaning
- AliyahVariant of Aaliyah, high, lofty, sublime (Arabic, girl)
- CelineVariant of Céline, from Caelinus, from Caelius or caelum, heaven (Latin, girl)
- DanteEnduring, steadfast (Latin, boy)
- ElianVariant of names beginning with Eli, such as Elijah (Hebrew, boy)
- AilanyVariant of Ailani, possibly Hawaiian, to rule as chief (Hawaiian, girl)
- AmayaVariant of Amaia, Basque for the end (Basque, girl)
- ArlethVariant of Arlette, from Herleva, possibly army and legacy (Germanic, girl)
- AtlasPossibly enduring, from Greek tlao, to endure (Greek, boy)
- AvaVariant of Eve, life; in Persian, voice (Hebrew, girl)
- AydenVariant of Aidan, little fire (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- DariaHolding firm the good (Persian, girl)
- DariusHe who holds firm the good (Persian, boy)
- DaryaHolding firm the good; also sea in Persian (Persian, girl)
- JazielVariant of Jaasiel, God is my maker (Hebrew, boy)
- KianAncient, enduring (Irish Gaelic, boy)
Middle names for Eithan
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Hebrew
- AdamMan, humankind (Hebrew, boy)
- DavidBeloved one (Hebrew, boy)
- DanielGod is my judge (Hebrew, boy)
- NoahRest, repose (Hebrew, boy)
- EliasMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- GabrielGod is my strength (Hebrew, boy)
- AxelMy father is peace (Hebrew, boy)
- BenjaminSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- IsaacHe will laugh (Hebrew, boy)
- JanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
- JonathanYahweh has given (Hebrew, boy)
- SamuelName of God (Hebrew, boy)
- SimonHe has heard (Hebrew, boy)
- AaronProbably Egyptian, meaning unknown; Hebrew theories say exalted (Hebrew, boy)
- AbelBreath (Hebrew, boy)
- BenSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- IbrahimFather of many nations (Hebrew, boy)
- JoelYahweh is God (Hebrew, boy)
Eithan: common questions
What does the name Eithan mean?
Eithan is of Hebrew origin: variant of Ethan, firm, enduring. Checked against Behind the Name.
Is Eithan a boy or girl name?
Eithan is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Eithan come from?
Eithan is of Hebrew origin: variant of Ethan, firm, enduring. Today it is used in English and Hebrew.
How popular is the name Eithan?
Eithan ranked #97 in the US in 2025, with 3,636 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Eithan?
Forms of Eithan with the same meaning and origin include Ethan (English).
What middle names go with Eithan?
Middle names that flow well with Eithan include Alton, Ford, Heath, Henry and Knox. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.