Nathan

Meaning of Nathan

Nathan means "He gave" or "Gift of God". It's a way of saying someone is a blessing.

Nathan has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Nathan

Nathan has held fairly steady, sitting around #63 in 2025 after peaking at #20 in 2004.

Notable people named Nathan

• Nathan Lane
  Actor, known for Broadway
• Nathan Fillion
  Actor, starred in "Castle"
• Nathan Chen
  Olympic figure skating champion
• Nate Silver
  Statistician, political analyst
• Nathaniel Hawthorne
  Author of "The Scarlet Letter"

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Questions about the name Nathan

What does the name Nathan mean?

Nathan means nathan means "he gave" or "gift of god". it's a way of saying someone is a blessing, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Nathan a boy's or a girl's name?

Nathan is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Nathan?

In 2025, Nathan ranked #63 for boys, down from #62 the year before.

When was Nathan most popular?

Nathan peaked at #20 in 2004.