Nathaniel

Meaning of Nathaniel

Nathaniel means "God has given." It expresses gratitude for the gift of a child.

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

Popularity of Nathaniel

Nathaniel has held fairly steady, sitting around #140 in 2025 after peaking at #61 in 2000.

Notable people named Nathaniel

• Nathaniel Hawthorne
  American novelist and short story writer
• Nat King Cole
  American singer and jazz pianist
• Nate Diaz
  American mixed martial artist
• Nathaniel Fick
  American author and businessman
• Nathaniel Buzolic
  Australian actor

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Questions about the name Nathaniel

What does the name Nathaniel mean?

Nathaniel means nathaniel means "god has given." it expresses gratitude for the gift of a child, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Nathaniel?

In 2025, Nathaniel ranked #140 for boys, up from #144 the year before.

When was Nathaniel most popular?

Nathaniel peaked at #61 in 2000.