Boy Hebrew 2 syllables

Ethan

EE-thun /ˈiːθən/

"Firm and enduring" — a name of ancient Hebrew strength and modern dependable character

Ethan comes from the Hebrew Eitan meaning 'strong', 'firm', and 'enduring'. In the Hebrew Bible, Ethan the Ezrahite was renowned for his wisdom — used as a benchmark comparison when praising Solomon's wisdom ('wiser than Ethan'). The name has a clean, direct quality that bridges the biblical and the modern — it feels simultaneously ancient and fresh. Ethan Allen (patriot and furniture brand) and Ethan Hunt (Mission: Impossible) represent its two poles: American grit and thrilling, capable action.

Quick Facts

Letters5

SyllablesE-than

GenderBoy

OriginHebrew

Root WordEitan

MeaningStrong, firm, enduring

PopularityVery Popular

Peak Year2011

Trend → Stable

Name DayFebruary 2

Nicknames EthE

About the Name Ethan

Ethan means 'strong', 'firm', and 'enduring' from the Hebrew Eitan — qualities of steadfast, reliable character.

Yes — Ethan the Ezrahite appears in the Hebrew Bible as a byword for wisdom.

Ethan Allen (American patriot), Ethan Hawke (actor), and Ethan Hunt (Mission: Impossible character) are among the most well-known.

Ethan James, Ethan Alexander, Ethan Thomas, and Ethan Michael are all strong, classic combinations.

Ethan has been in the US top-15 boy names since 2002 and remains one of the most beloved names of its generation.

Personality of Ethan

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Ethan

creativity 78%

elegance 78%

independence 88%

intelligence 85%

strength 90%

warmth 82%

Famous People Named Ethan

Ethan Hunt

Tom Cruise's iconic character in the Mission: Impossible film franchise

Ethan Allen

American patriot and leader of the Green Mountain Boys during the Revolution

Ethan Hawke

American actor and filmmaker, known for Before Sunrise and Boyhood

Middle Names for Ethan

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Ethan

Ethan James Ethan Alexander Ethan Thomas Ethan Michael Ethan Joseph Ethan William Ethan David Ethan Andrew Ethan Daniel Ethan Ryan

Names Similar to Ethan

Similar Sound

Nathan Ethan Jonathan

Similar Meaning

Arnold Ernest Everett

Sibling Name Ideas

Liam Noah Aiden Emma Olivia

History of Ethan

c. 900 BCE

Ethan the Ezrahite cited in scripture as a paragon of wisdom, used as a benchmark for Solomon

1738

Ethan Allen born; his capture of Fort Ticonderoga makes him an American hero

1996

Mission: Impossible introduces Ethan Hunt; Tom Cruise's character gives the name cinematic cool

2002

Ethan enters the US top-5 for the first time

2011

Ethan peaks at #2 in the US, its highest modern ranking

Numerology & Symbolism of Ethan

Destiny Number

Sum of all letters

Soul Urge

Sum of vowels

♍

Zodiac Affinity

Taurus

Lucky Number

Personal power digit

🎨

Lucky Color

Earth Brown

💎

Lucky Stone

Tiger's Eye

🌸

Lucky Flower

Oak Leaf

Ethan Around the World

How Ethan is written in different languages and scripts

إيثان

Arabic

イーサン

Japanese

Этан

Russian

이선

Korean

伊森

Chinese

Ήθαν

Greek

इथान

Hindi

אֵיתָן

Hebrew

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