The baby name Eytan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AY-tahn (English respelling); IPA: /ˈeɪtɑn/.
Eytan is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Eytan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced AY-tahn (English respelling); IPA: /ˈeɪtɑn/.
Eytan is Hebrew in Origin.
Eytan is the modern Hebrew name אֵיתָן (Eitan), meaning “firm, enduring, strong,” a word used in the Bible for permanence and might. The spelling with ey mirrors the tsere vowel in Hebrew and is common among Israeli and Diaspora Jews. In the Tanakh, Ethan the Ezrahite (a variant rendering of the same name) is cited for wisdom, and Psalm 89 is attributed to him, anchoring the name in ancient Israelite tradition.
Usage has persisted in Jewish communities and saw a fresh boost in 20th‑century Israel; in English-speaking countries the related form Ethan became widely popular from the late 20th century. Accepted variants include Eitan, Etan, and Ethan; feminine adaptations such as Eitana/Eytana occur but are rare. The name sometimes appears as a Hebrew surname. Pronounced AY-tahn, Eytan carries connotations of resilience, steadfastness, and long life.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS | 0 | #201 | 18 | 5,692 | |
| IL | 0 | #233 | 42 | 6,291 | |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #245 | 2 | 3,322 |
| Canada | Boys | 2021 | #310 | 6 | 2,600 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #332 | 1 | 7,401 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #352 | 288 | 10,983 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #372 | 16 | 2,865 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #384 | 169 | 10,655 |
| BO | 0 | #407 | 2 | 6,868 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #498 | 2 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #499 | 7 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #507 | 4 | 10,188 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #546 | 2 | 10,981 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #616 | 7 | 9,244 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #638 | 8 | 11,648 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #698 | 3 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| SY | 0 | #765 | 3 | 11,684 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #879 | 14 | 7,044 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #923 | 4 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,029 | 5 | 16,355 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,070 | 3 | 24,821 |
| TR | 0 | #1,197 | 15 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Eytan is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:
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