Boy name
Ethan name meaning
“firm, strong, enduring”
Ethan is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning firm, strong, or enduring. It comes from Eitan, a name expressing firmness or enduring strength. Ethan is the form familiar from English-language Bibles, retaining the meaning associated with the Hebrew source name Eitan.
What does Ethan mean?
The ending -an appears in differently formed names, including Hasan, Dian, and Setiawan. It has no single fixed meaning; in Setiawan, for example, those letters belong to the larger ending -wan. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin and cultural usage of Ethan
From Hebrew Eitan, expressing firmness or enduring strength. Ethan is the form familiar from English-language Bibles.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
How to pronounce Ethan
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦺꦠꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮈᮒ᮪ᮠᮔ᮪ |
Is Ethan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ethan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ethan ranks #5,094 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ethan
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Teguh♂Steadfast, not easily shaken
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Hamzah♂Lion
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Kadir♂Capable, possessing power
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Ricky♂Powerful ruler
- Prabowo♂Authority, influence
- Dicky♂Powerful ruler
- Hermanto♂Warrior
FAQ about the name Ethan
What is the meaning of Ethan?
Ethan means firm, strong, enduring. From Hebrew Eitan, expressing firmness or enduring strength. Ethan is the form familiar from English-language Bibles.
Is Ethan a boy’s name?
Yes, Ethan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Ethan?
Ethan is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Ethan have?
Ethan has 2 syllables (Et-han) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Ethan?
Ethan ranks #5,094 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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