Eithan

Eithan: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning
“firm, enduring, strong”
Origin
Hebrew
Say it
EE-thən · 2 syllables
Used for
Boys

Variant spelling of Ethan, from Hebrew Eitan. The traditional Hebrew name means 'firm' or 'strong'; Eithan reflects a less common transliteration or modern spelling.

How popular is Eithan?

2024479 per million US babies
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Babies named Eithan in 20241,593

2024 rank#227 boys

Peak year2024

Total US babies since 18805,112

Eithan is rising: use over the last five years is 12.5× what it was a decade earlier.

Names like Eithan

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

  • Ethanfirm, enduring, strong · Hebrew
  • Eitanfirm, strong · Hebrew
  • Eythanstrong, firm · Hebrew
  • Noahrest; comfort · Hebrew
  • Jamessupplanter · Hebrew
  • Elijahmy God is Yahweh · Hebrew
  • JohnYahweh is gracious · Hebrew
  • Michaelwho is like God? · Hebrew

Eithan questions

What does the name Eithan mean?

Eithan means "firm, enduring, strong". It comes from Hebrew. Variant spelling of Ethan, from Hebrew Eitan. The traditional Hebrew name means 'firm' or 'strong'; Eithan reflects a less common transliteration or modern spelling.

Is Eithan a boy or girl name?

Eithan is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Eithan?

1,593 US babies were named Eithan in 2024. Its peak year was 2024.

How do you pronounce Eithan?

Eithan is usually pronounced EE-thən.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.