The baby name Etan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈiːtən/ (EE-tən) or /ˈeɪtɑːn/ (AY-tahn).
Etan is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Etan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈiːtən/ (EE-tən) or /ˈeɪtɑːn/ (AY-tahn).
Etan is Hebrew in Origin.
Etan is a Hebrew masculine name derived from Eitan (אֵיתָן), meaning “firm, strong, enduring,” with nuances of permanence and resilience. It appears in the Hebrew Bible borne by Ethan the Ezrahite, celebrated for wisdom and credited with Psalm 89, which helped transmit the name into Jewish and later Christian naming traditions.
As a spelling, Etan reflects a direct transliteration of the Hebrew - avoiding the English “th” in Ethan - and is used in Israel and throughout the Jewish diaspora, as well as by English-speaking parents seeking a streamlined form. Related variants include Ethan (English mainstream) and Eitan/Eytan (Modern Hebrew), all sharing the same root and meaning. Usage of Etan has grown quietly in recent decades alongside the explosive popularity of Ethan, though it remains comparatively uncommon. The name’s semantic core of steadiness and longevity makes it attractive for families looking for a succinct, heritage-rich alternative to Ethan.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 1992 | #1 | — | 559 |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #133 | 5 | 1,769 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #135 | 1 | 4,130 |
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| PS | 0 | #223 | 4 | 5,692 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| NG | 0 | #272 | 1 | 5,926 | |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| IL | 0 | #275 | 8 | 6,291 | |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #293 | 1 | 6,876 |
| Canada | Boys | 2018 | #327 | 5 | 2,587 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| MY | 0 | #353 | 2 | 12,352 | |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #367 | 21 | 2,865 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #482 | 2 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #503 | 3 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #521 | 28 | 10,655 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #525 | 2 | 12,621 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #555 | 3 | 12,905 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #564 | 44 | 10,983 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #604 | 2 | 10,045 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #696 | 5 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #783 | 3 | 12,213 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| TN | 0 | #865 | 1 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #888 | 5 | 7,044 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #965 | 18 | 16,355 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #995 | 7 | 16,906 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 1 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,012 | 3 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,178 | 5 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,251 | 4 | 19,440 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,270 | 3 | 25,619 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,451 | 21 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,687 | 5 | 28,008 |
Etan is popular in 41 countries — most recent births per country:
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