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Ethan

Meaning: firm, enduring · Origin: Hebrew · Gender: usually a boy's name

Origin & history

From Hebrew Eitan, 'firm, enduring'; Ethan the Ezrahite is named in the Psalms.

Famous people named Ethan

Ethan Hawke (actor)
Ethan Allen (American revolutionary)

Nicknames

Eth

Variants & related names

Eitan, Etan

Ethan name art

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FAQ

What does the name Ethan mean?

Ethan means “firm, enduring”. It comes from Hebrew.

Is Ethan a popular name?

Yes — Ethan has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Ethan?

Eth.

What are other forms of Ethan?

Eitan, Etan.

Similar names

Solomon · Reuben · Joaquin · Elliott · Noah · James

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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.