Nathanial

Meaning of Nathanial

Gift of God; God has given

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

Popularity of Nathanial

After ranking as high as #585 in 2000, Nathanial has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Nathanial

• Nathaniel Hawthorne
  American novelist and short story writer
• Nathaniel Parker
  British stage and screen actor
• Nathaniel Clyne
  English professional football player
• Nathaniel Buzolic
  Australian actor and television host
• Nathaniel Rateliff
  American singer and songwriter

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Questions about the name Nathanial

What does the name Nathanial mean?

Nathanial means gift of god; god has given, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Nathanial?

Nathanial did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Nathanial most popular?

Nathanial peaked at #585 in 2000.