Nathaniel
Nathaniel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /nəˈθæn.jəl/
Meaning and origin of Nathaniel
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
Modification, under influence of Daniel, of Nathanael, from Ancient Greek Ναθαναήλ (Nathanaḗl), from Biblical Hebrew נְתַנְאֵל (Netan'el, literally “God has given”).
How popular is Nathaniel?
Since 1880, 1,162 girls and 287,103 boys in the U.S. have been named Nathaniel (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2596 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #60 in 1998. In 2025 it ranked #140 for boys, with 2,565 babies given the name.
Names similar to Nathaniel
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Nathaniel FAQ
What does the name Nathaniel mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. Modification, under influence of Daniel, of Nathanael, from Ancient Greek Ναθαναήλ (Nathanaḗl), from Biblical Hebrew נְתַנְאֵל (Netan'el, literally “God has given”).
What is the origin of the name Nathaniel?
Nathaniel is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Nathaniel?
Since 1880, 1,162 girls and 287,103 boys in the U.S. have been named Nathaniel (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2596 in 1975. Its highest rank for boys was #60 in 1998. In 2025 it ranked #140 for boys, with 2,565 babies given the name.
Is Nathaniel a boy or girl name?
Nathaniel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 1,162 girls and 287,103 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.