Ethan
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Popularity
#10498
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
480,199
Peak Year
#22,336 in 2004
First Recorded
1882
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Ethan is a Hebrew name meaning 'strong,' 'enduring,' or 'firm'.
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Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Ethan Hawke
American actor, writer, and director
Ethan Allen
American Revolutionary War Patriot, farmer, businessman
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