Names like Nathan
If Nathan is on your list, these boy names have the same feel, from Hebrew classics to names with a similar sound. Nathan has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
Top matches: Jordan, Ethan, Joshua and Caleb.
24 boy names like Nathan
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- Jordan#131Comes from the name of the Jordan River.Also HebrewSame “-an” ending
- Ethan#24The name Ethan means 'strong', 'enduring', or 'firm'.Also HebrewSame “-an” ending
- Joshua#66Joshua means "God is salvation" or "The Lord saves."Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Caleb#58Caleb means 'wholehearted' or 'faithful.' It suggests someone who is devoted and loyal.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Aaron#80The name Aaron means 'mountain of strength' or 'exalted'.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Jacob#43Jacob means "supplanter" or "held by the heel."Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Adan#482This name means 'son' or 'man'.Also HebrewSame “-an” ending
- David#35This name means 'beloved' or 'darling.' It suggests someone who is loved and cherished.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Isaiah#57Isaiah means "God is salvation." It suggests that God is the one who saves or delivers.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Johnathan#508God has given; gift of God.Also HebrewSame “-an” ending
- Adam#101The name Adam means "man" or "human being." It's often interpreted as referring to the…Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Matthew#32Matthew means "gift of God." It's like saying someone is a present from God.Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Jaden#421Jaden is thought to mean "God has heard." It can also be seen as a modern invented name.Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Joseph#29Joseph means "God will increase" or "God will add".Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Michael#21It means "Who is like God?" which is like asking a rhetorical question where the answer…Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Jose#95Jose is a form of Joseph, meaning "God will add" or "God will increase."Also HebrewSimilar popularity curve
- Joel#219Joel means "The Lord is God." It shows a belief in God's power and importance.Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Ryan#99Ryan means "little king" or "descendant of a king."Same “-an” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Ruben#480Ruben means "behold, a son." It expresses joy at the birth of a male child.Also Hebrew2 syllables
- JavonJavon is a variant of Javan, a Hebrew name that means "Greece" or "Greek."Also Hebrew2 syllables
- Josue#330Josue is another form of the name Joshua, meaning "God is salvation" or "The Lord saves."Also Hebrew2 syllables
- JoanJoan means "God is gracious." It's a name that expresses thanks for God's favor.Also HebrewSame “-an” ending
- Evan#153This name means "the Lord is gracious." It signifies that God has shown kindness and…Same “-an” ending2 syllables
- Daniel#22The name Daniel means "God is my judge." It implies someone who believes in divine…Also Hebrew
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- What names are similar to Nathan?
- Names with a similar style to Nathan include Jordan, Ethan, Joshua, Caleb, Aaron and Jacob.
- How are these names matched to Nathan?
- Each name is compared with Nathan on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Nathan has held fairly steady in popularity, so the list favours names with a similar, steady curve.
- What other Hebrew names are like Nathan?
- Jordan, Ethan, Joshua, Caleb and Aaron share Nathan's Hebrew roots.