Ethan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ethan Name at a Glance

Name	Ethan
Meaning	'Strong, the gift of the island'
Origin	Biblical
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ethan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ethan means “'Strong, the gift of the island”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ethan Name Origin

Our database records Ethan under Biblical origin. Browse more Biblical baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ethan a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ethan is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ethan

When considering Ethan for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.