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The baby name Eitan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈeɪtən/ (AY-tahn).

Eitan is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ˈeɪtən/ (AY-tahn)

What is the meaning of the name Eitan ?

The baby name Eitan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈeɪtən/ (AY-tahn).

Eitan is Hebrew in Origin.

Eitan is a Hebrew masculine name (אֵיתָן) meaning firm, enduring, steadfast, with connotations of permanence, strength, and resilience. In the Hebrew Bible it appears as Eitan ha-Ezrachi - rendered in English as Ethan the Ezrahite - celebrated for wisdom and traditionally linked to Psalm 89. The underlying Hebrew adjective eitan denotes durability and perennial vigor, giving the name an ancient yet energetic feel.

Used across Jewish communities through the centuries, Eitan was revived with the rise of Modern Hebrew and remains common in Israel. In the Anglophone world, Ethan - its established English form - surged in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, raising awareness of the Hebrew original. Variants include Eytan, Etan, and Eithan; the English Ethan is a close cognate, while rare feminized forms like Eitana occasionally appear. The name’s steady, timeless meaning appeals to parents seeking a blend of biblical heritage and contemporary clarity.

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Eitan – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
IL Boys 0 #89 1,846 10,983
IL 0 #96 251 6,291
PS 0 #109 115 5,692
PS Boys 0 #138 867 10,655
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
HU Boys 0 #174 1 3,954
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
Sweden Boys 2015 #186 2 1,467
EC Boys 0 #245 2 3,322
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
Canada Boys 2024 #298 9 2,588
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GT 0 #336 3 5,948
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
France Boys 2021 #382 6 2,865
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
UY Boys 0 #407 7 5,922
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
AR Boys 0 #449 19 7,628
PA Boys 0 #470 12 9,305
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
GT Boys 0 #496 4 7,625
CR Boys 0 #505 6 10,188
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
PS Girls 0 #544 4 10,981
HK Boys 0 #553 5 12,905
BO Boys 0 #579 14 9,244
IL Girls 0 #608 10 11,648
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
CL Boys 0 #632 34 13,390
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
Finland Boys 2026 #674 9 3,552
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
United States Boys 2024 #704 190 7,044
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
BR Boys 0 #783 3 12,213
PE Boys 0 #864 15 14,506
CO Boys 0 #911 10 15,656
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
MX Boys 0 #931 52 16,355
EG Girls 0 #1,008 2 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,164 15 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,460 12 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Eitan is popular in 39 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
New York City (White, non-Hispanic), United States
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People also ask about Eitan

Eitan is predominantly a boy's name.
Eitan is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈeɪtən/ (AY-tahn).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Eytan, Etan, Aytan, Aitan and אֵיתָן.
Yes — Eitan ranked #186 in Sweden in 2015, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Eitan ranks highest in Sweden (#186 in 2015).
Eitan's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #410 in 2011 to #382 in 2021 in France.