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Ethan

Boy · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
Strong, firm, enduring
Pronunciation
EE-thun
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew 'Eitan' meaning strong or firm.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

BiblicalModernStrong and bold

Languages in use: Hebrew

Commonly used in: United States, Israel

Alternate spellings

  • EthenEnglish

    Modern variant.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Ethan Allen

    1738–1789

    American Revolutionary War figure and founder of the Green Mountain Boys.

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Sources for this record

US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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