Nathanael

Meaning of Nathanael

Nathanael means "God has given" or "gift of God."

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

Popularity of Nathanael

Nathanael is climbing again, up to #632 in 2025 from #674 in 2024 after peaking at #408 in 2000.

Notable people named Nathanael

• Nathanael West
  American novelist and screenwriter
• Nathanael Greene
  American Revolutionary War general
• Nathanael Herreshoff
  American naval architect
• Nathanael Richards
  English dramatist
• Nathanael Burwash
  Canadian Methodist theologian

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Questions about the name Nathanael

What does the name Nathanael mean?

Nathanael means nathanael means "god has given" or "gift of god.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Nathanael?

In 2025, Nathanael ranked #632 for boys, up from #674 the year before.

When was Nathanael most popular?

Nathanael peaked at #408 in 2000.