Ethan
EE-thun
Boy
Average rank #39 across 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
English, French, Biblical, Biblical Latin
From the Hebrew name אֵיתָן ('Eitan) meaning "solid, enduring, firm". In the Old Testament this name is borne by a few minor characters, including the wise man Ethan the Ezrahite, supposedly the author of Psalm 89.
Popularity
How popular is Ethan?
🏴 England & Wales
#48
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#55
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#51
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
#24
in 2025
🇦🇺 Australia
#49
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#15
in 2024
🇳🇿 New Zealand
#32
in 2025
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