Names Starting With E
BoyHebrew#10 in 2025
Ethan
Ethan is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “strong, firm, enduring.” It ranked #10 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
EE-than
meaning & origin
The name Ethan means “strong, firm, enduring.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
From the Hebrew Eitan meaning strong or enduring. It appears in the Hebrew Bible and has been one of the most popular boy names in the United States since the 1990s.
popularity over time
#112020
#102021
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#102024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #10 |
| 2023 | #10 |
| 2022 | #10 |
| 2021 | #10 |
| 2020 | #11 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Ethan
- Ethan Hawke
- Ethan Hunt (fictional)
- Ethan Allen
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