Ethan Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ethan Name at a Glance

Name	Ethan
Meaning	Strong. Constancy. Famous bearer: Ethan Allen, soldier in the American War of IndependenceStrong.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ethan Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ethan means “Strong. Constancy. Famous bearer: Ethan Allen, soldier in the American War of IndependenceStrong”. 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 Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew 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.