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The baby name Ethan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈiːθən/ (EE-thən).

Ethan is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: /ˈiːθən/ (EE-thən)

What is the meaning of the name Ethan ?

The baby name Ethan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈiːθən/ (EE-thən).

Ethan is Hebrew in Origin.

From Hebrew Eitan (אֵיתָן), Ethan conveys “strong,” “firm,” and “enduring,” an adjective in the Bible describing something perennial or steadfast. As a personal name it appears with Ethan the Ezrahite, famed for wisdom, to whom Psalm 89 is ascribed. Anglicized through English Bible use, the form Ethan preserves the original consonants and crisp vowel, making it one of the most transparent Hebrew-to-English name transfers.

In the American colonies it gained modest footing, boosted in recognition by Revolutionary figure Ethan Allen. A late-20th-century surge followed pop-culture exposure (actor Ethan Hawke; Mission: Impossible’s Ethan Hunt), sending the name into the U.S. top ten for much of the 2000s. Common variants include Eitan, Eytan, and Etan; Éthan appears in Francophone use. The name has few set nicknames, its appeal resting on a compact sound and resilient meaning.

Ethan has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ethan

Ethan Suplee Actor · Born 1976 · United States Ethan Suplee is an American actor best known for his roles in 'Remember the Titans' and 'My Name Is Earl'. Born in 1976, he has appeared in a variety of films and television shows, showcasing his versatility and talent in both comedic and dramatic roles. Ethan Phillips Actor · Born 1955 · United States Ethan Phillips is an American actor best known for his role as Neelix in the television series Star Trek: Voyager. Born in 1955, he has also appeared in films like The Island and Lean on Me. His work spans both television and film, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Ethan Embry Actor · Born 1978 · United States Ethan Embry is an American actor best known for his role in the film 'Can't Hardly Wait'. He also appeared in 'Empire Records' and 'Sweet Home Alabama'. Born in 1978, he has been a familiar face in both film and television since the 1990s.
Ethan Peck Actor · Born 1986 · United States Ethan Peck is an American actor best known for his role as Spock in the television series Star Trek: Discovery. He also appeared in the TV show 10 Things I Hate About You and the film In Time. Born in 1986, Ethan has continued to build a diverse acting career in the United States. Ethan Cutkosky Actor · Born 1999 · United States Ethan Cutkosky is an American actor best known for his role as Carl Gallagher on the TV series Shameless. Born in 1999, he has been part of the show since its debut in 2011, capturing audiences with his portrayal of the mischievous Gallagher sibling. Ethan Carter III Actor · Born 1983 · United States Ethan Carter III is best known as a professional wrestler, having gained fame in organizations like WWE and Impact Wrestling. He has held multiple championships and is recognized for his charismatic persona and in-ring skills.

Celebrity babies named Ethan

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Ethan Wayne John Wayne film director ★★★★★

Ethan – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
New Zealand Boys 2010 #13 259 99
Canada Boys 2024 #15 954 2,588
FJ Boys 0 #17 1 603
United States Boys 2024 #19 8,170 7,044
France Boys 2021 #23 2,104 2,865
KR Boys 0 #24 4 897
NA 0 #29 5 2,537
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
GE 0 #44 1 997
MO 0 #51 2 2,706
Switzerland Boys 2024 #60 86 1,769
CN 0 #73 13 3,857
TW 0 #76 25 4,523
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
MV Boys 0 #78 2 3,375
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
Belgium Boys 2024 #87 106 401
TW Boys 0 #87 226 7,111
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
QA 0 #103 4 7,011
PH 0 #104 7 5,607
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
BN Boys 0 #122 12 6,332
Norway Boys 2025 #124 11 444
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
CN Boys 0 #126 260 9,639
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
BW Boys 0 #147 8 4,685
BW Girls 0 #151 1 4,216
CR 0 #160 6 5,526
Sweden Boys 2022 #168 15 1,509
HU Boys 0 #172 3 3,954
MT Boys 0 #172 8 4,064
PR Boys 0 #177 2 2,508
MO Boys 0 #178 46 5,842
AE 0 #180 8 10,220
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
SG Boys 0 #194 845 17,960
NA Boys 0 #196 40 6,830
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
PS 0 #208 11 5,692
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
SG 0 #214 56 11,010
LU Boys 0 #218 3 4,970
BG Boys 0 #219 2 3,850
HK Boys 0 #231 503 12,905
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NA Girls 0 #235 3 7,146
BD 0 #236 6 5,992
EC Boys 0 #242 5 3,322
PH Boys 0 #246 145 11,440
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
PT 0 #248 3 4,161
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
JM Boys 0 #258 15 6,876
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
IL 0 #262 13 6,291
NG 0 #269 4 5,926
GR Boys 0 #271 3 6,912
AF Boys 0 #273 2 3,535
JP Boys 0 #279 19 7,909
MY 0 #281 50 12,352
Canada Girls 2001 #282 7 2,435
KZ Boys 0 #290 7 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
SA 0 #308 5 10,560
HK 0 #315 34 8,483
DK Boys 0 #329 4 7,401
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GT 0 #334 5 5,948
MU Boys 0 #336 22 8,477
PL Boys 0 #336 5 6,459
QA Girls 0 #336 8 15,378
CR Boys 0 #352 140 10,188
GH Boys 0 #353 9 8,138
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
ZA 0 #366 82 14,421
PT Boys 0 #375 7 7,951
UY Boys 0 #375 25 5,922
ZA Boys 0 #380 1,512 25,619
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
YE 0 #394 5 8,639
France Girls 2005 #400 3 2,998
MX 0 #400 14 8,339
PA Boys 0 #403 79 9,305
BO 0 #404 5 6,868
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
OM Girls 0 #421 4 15,987
PH Girls 0 #422 8 13,098
CL 0 #432 3 6,867
AR Boys 0 #442 26 7,628
PS Boys 0 #453 96 10,655
IL Boys 0 #456 154 10,983
GT Boys 0 #460 15 7,625
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
RU Boys 0 #472 34 12,621
CL Boys 0 #488 185 13,390
CO 0 #503 8 7,768
KW Girls 0 #506 10 19,177
MY Boys 0 #514 740 25,439
PA Girls 0 #515 4 9,861
RU Girls 0 #521 3 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
CM Boys 0 #534 17 12,054
BH 0 #535 19 17,937
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
BD Boys 0 #540 37 10,045
Finland Boys 2026 #541 146 3,552
IR Boys 0 #542 11 10,162
CM Girls 0 #554 7 11,671
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
BO Boys 0 #572 21 9,244
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
SG Girls 0 #574 13 18,916
AE Girls 0 #591 7 20,968
HK Girls 0 #604 12 16,104
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
IQ Boys 0 #650 18 13,071
MX Boys 0 #664 337 16,355
QA Boys 0 #675 33 18,093
LB 0 #684 7 13,263
IT 0 #704 11 4,183
Spain Boys 0 #706 230 5,610
KW Boys 0 #720 50 18,755
BR Boys 0 #737 15 12,213
PE Boys 0 #761 118 14,506
SY 0 #761 7 11,684
NG Girls 0 #765 22 15,093
CO Boys 0 #772 149 15,656
NG Boys 0 #812 140 16,906
TN 0 #820 10 13,765
OM Boys 0 #846 36 17,948
EG Boys 0 #862 25 15,035
NL Boys 0 #883 69 5,873
United States Girls 2024 #908 9 8,487
Germany Boys 0 #911 42 5,697
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
SA Girls 0 #915 21 25,931
IN Boys 0 #954 48 16,750
MY Girls 0 #983 12 24,821
AE Boys 0 #992 101 22,615
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,006 5 14,861
MA 0 #1,089 40 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,111 31 25,928
DZ 0 #1,142 35 20,130
IT Boys 0 #1,148 326 10,046
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
TR 0 #1,189 23 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,262 6 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,449 166 28,008

Ethan is popular in 86 countries — most recent births per country:

Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom
France
Canada
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Ethan

Ethan is predominantly a boy's name.
Ethan is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈiːθən/ (EE-thən).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Eitan, Eytan, Etan, Ethen, Eithan and Ithan.
Across languages, Ethan has these equivalents: Eitan (Hebrew: אֵיתָן), Ithān (Arabic: إيثَان), Ethan (used unchanged in many languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian).
Yes, very popular — Ethan ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 13 countries.
Ethan ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Ethan's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 7 notable people named Ethan are in our database, including Ethan Suplee (Actor), Ethan Phillips (Actor), Ethan Embry (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Ethan for their child, including John Wayne.