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Ethan

male

Meaning

"Firm, Enduring"

Hebrew Eitan, appearing in biblical texts, typically interpreted as strong, firm, or enduring in character.

Biblical

Popularity History of Ethan

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#19Top 50

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#19

Ethan was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+6

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Ethan Nicknames

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ethan

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Famous Ethans

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    Ethan Allen
    American Revolutionary War hero and leader of the Green Mountain Boys
  • E
    Ethan Hawke
    American actor and filmmaker

Quick Facts

OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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