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Aethan

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-thun /ˈiː.θən/High

Meaning: A variant spelling of Ethan, from the Hebrew for 'firm; strong; enduring; long-lived.' The added -ae- is decorative; the sound is the familiar Ethan.Low

In 30 seconds: A tidy spelling of Ethan: Aethan means 'firm, strong, enduring' (said 'EE-thun'). Classic and steady.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA variant spelling of Ethan, from the Hebrew for 'firm; strong; enduring; long-lived.' The added -ae- is decorative; the sound is the familiar Ethan.
U.S. rank (2023)#9777 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 80

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201220062023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aethan is a variant of Ethan, from the Hebrew for 'firm; strong; enduring,' a name borne by a wise man in the Bible. The -ae- spelling is modern; the meaning is timeless. Rare in the U.S. (said 'EE-thun').

It appears rarely, next to the very popular Ethan. Rare, steady, and classic.

Did you know? Aethan respells the classic Ethan, from the Hebrew for 'firm; strong; enduring' -- a name of steadiness in a slightly dressed-up spelling (said 'EE-thun').
Overall data confidence 50%
References -- Aethan — Ethan variant; Hebrew 'firm, strong, enduring'

Variations

EthanEathanAidan

Nicknames

AethEthy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aethan mean?

Aethan is a variant of Ethan, Hebrew for 'firm; strong; enduring.'

How do you pronounce Aethan?

It's said EE-thun /ˈiː.θən/ -- two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aethan a boy or girl name?

Aethan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Aethan?

Aethan is an extremely rare, newly emerging name in the U.S.

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