Names Starting With N
BoyHebrew#60 in 2025
Nathan
Nathan is a boys' name of Hebrew origin meaning “he gave, gift of God.” It ranked #60 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
NAY-thun
meaning & origin
The name Nathan means “he gave, gift of God.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
From Hebrew 'Natan,' meaning 'he gave.' The prophet Nathan in the Old Testament boldly rebuked King David for his wrongdoing, becoming a symbol of moral courage and speaking truth to power.
popularity over time
#572020
#582021
#592022
#602023
#602024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #60 |
| 2023 | #60 |
| 2022 | #59 |
| 2021 | #58 |
| 2020 | #57 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Nathan
- Nathan Hale (American Revolutionary hero)
- Nathan Fillion (actor)
- Nathan (biblical prophet)
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