Ethan

At a Glance: Name: Ethan – Meaning: strong, firm, enduring – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: EE-thun

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Ethan is a Hebrew boy's name pronounced EE-thun, with a verified meaning of strong, firm, enduring. It's cataloged as a timeless classic with a bold-trailblazer edge, and its meaning gives parents a clear, concrete anchor for the choice.

Meaning & Origin of Ethan

Meaning: Strong, firm, enduring.

Origin: Hebrew.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Ethan

Phonetic: EE-thun   IPA: /ˈiːθən/

Popularity of Ethan

Ethan peaked at #2 in 2009 with 19,855 babies given the name that year, and by 2024 it had settled to #19 with 8,170 — still solidly popular, just well off its high point. SSA records for the name span 1882 through 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data via names_full.json, 1882–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ethan mean?

Strong, firm, enduring. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ethan)

How do you pronounce Ethan?

Ethan is pronounced EE-thun (IPA: /ˈiːθən/).

Is Ethan a popular name right now?

Ethan peaked at #2 in 2009 and is ranked #19 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)

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