Othniel
Othniel: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɒθ.niəl/
Meaning and origin of Othniel
- A male given name from Hebrew.
Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew עָתְנִיאֵל (ʿOṯnīʾēl), of uncertain meaning but at any rate ending in אֵל (ʾēl, “God”).
How popular is Othniel?
Since 1880, 715 boys in the U.S. have been named Othniel. Its highest rank for boys was #2186 in 2018. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Othniel FAQ
What does the name Othniel mean?
A male given name from Hebrew. From Biblical Hebrew עָתְנִיאֵל (ʿOṯnīʾēl), of uncertain meaning but at any rate ending in אֵל (ʾēl, “God”).
What is the origin of the name Othniel?
Othniel is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Othniel?
Since 1880, 715 boys in the U.S. have been named Othniel. Its highest rank for boys was #2186 in 2018. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Othniel a boy or girl name?
Othniel is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 715 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.