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Ethan

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Hebrew · English: /ˈiː.θən/

Ethan combines a Hebrew meaning of firmness and endurance with a compact, open sound. Its biblical setting includes the heading of Psalm 89.

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

English: /ˈiː.θən/

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Firm, enduring.

Ethan is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, with a meaning centred on firmness and endurance. Its biblical background has a specific musical setting: the heading of Psalm 89 names Ethan the Ezrahite. The English pronunciation, /ˈiː.θən/, starts with a long vowel and softens through th into a quiet n ending. To the ear, it can feel lighter than its sturdy meaning suggests. French uses /e.tan/, with a t sound and a more direct middle. That difference matters if the name will be used in both languages: the spelling stays Ethan, while the spoken shape changes.

Etymology: From the Hebrew name אֵיתָן (Ethan), associated with firmness and endurance.

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NNovember

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Name popularity

Latest year: 2025

Boys
Rank24
Girls
Rank12,303

Source

SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.

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Origins, variants & nicknames

Names derived from Hebrew words or name forms.

Origin

Hebrew