Boy name · Hebrew
Ethan
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: firm, enduringEthan is a boy's name that comes from Hebrew and means "firm, enduring". It is used in English, Hebrew, French and Spanish.
- Meaning
- Firm, enduring
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- US rank
- #24 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Ethan
As a boy's name, Ethan comes from Hebrew and means "firm, enduring". It is used in English, Hebrew, French and Spanish.
In French, say ay-TAHN. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Ethan on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Ethan on 5 lists.
“Solid, enduring; Hebrew. Steady biblical strength”
From Boy middle names, strong boy middle names
“Firm, enduring; Hebrew. Say ay-TAHN”
From French boy names, popular French boys' names right now
“Solid, enduring; Hebrew. A wise man in the Bible”
From Mexican boy names, modern Mexican names for boys
“Firm, enduring; Hebrew, from eitan”
From Names that mean strong, boy names that mean strong
“Firm, enduring; Hebrew, a wise man named in Kings”
From Strong boy names, male names that mean strong
How popular is Ethan?
- US rank in 2025
- #24
- 7,852 babies, 4,597 per million boys
- Best rank
- #2 in 2009
- Most babies: 22,210 in 2004
- Babies since 1882
- At least 487,389
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 27 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 27 per million |
| 1900s | 13 per million |
| 1910s | 28 per million |
| 1920s | 21 per million |
| 1930s | 21 per million |
| 1940s | 17 per million |
| 1950s | 27 per million |
| 1960s | 83 per million |
| 1970s | 321 per million |
| 1980s | 568 per million |
| 1990s | 3,436 per million |
| 2000s | 10,112 per million |
| 2010s | 7,930 per million |
| 2020s | 4,882 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10 | #14 | #12 | #11 | #13 | #20 | #21 | #24 | #19 | #24 |
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 Ethan
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- EithanVariant of Ethan, firm, enduring (Hebrew, boy)
Names spelled like Ethan
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
Names with a similar meaning
- DanteEnduring, steadfast (Latin, boy)
- AtlasPossibly enduring, from Greek tlao, to endure (Greek, 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)
- KianAncient, enduring (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- BerkSolid, firm (Turkish, boy)
- CianAncient, enduring (Irish Gaelic, boy)
- CiannaitAncient, enduring (Irish Gaelic, girl)
- DariushHolding firm the good (Persian, boy)
Middle names for Ethan
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer 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)
Ethan: common questions
What does the name Ethan mean?
Ethan comes from Hebrew and means "firm, enduring".
Is Ethan a boy or girl name?
Ethan is mainly a boy's name. In 2025, 7 girls and 7,852 boys in the US were named Ethan, according to Social Security Administration data.
Where does the name Ethan come from?
Ethan comes from Hebrew and means "firm, enduring". Today it is used in English, Hebrew, French and Spanish.
How popular is the name Ethan?
Ethan ranked #24 in the US in 2025, with 7,852 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Ethan?
Forms of Ethan with the same meaning and origin include Eithan (English).
What middle names go with Ethan?
Middle names that flow well with Ethan include Darrell, Drake, Jameson, Lamar and Matthew. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.