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Aythan

♂ Boy

Pronounced AY-than /ˈeɪ.θæn/High

Meaning: A spelling echoing Ethan — from the Hebrew Eitan, 'strong; enduring; firm; steadfast'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Strong; enduring; firm: Aythan echoes Ethan. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA spelling echoing Ethan — from the Hebrew Eitan, 'strong; enduring; firm; steadfast'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#9045 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2010

Total births (all-time)≈ 88

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Aythan is a spelling echoing Ethan — from the Hebrew Eitan, 'strong; enduring; firm; steadfast' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AY-than').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling echoing Ethan. Rare in this form, strong-and-enduring at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Ethan is Hebrew for 'strong; enduring; firm' — Aythan is a spelling that echoes it, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AY-than').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Ethan — routes layered

Variations

EthanEithanAithan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aythan mean?

Aythan echoes Ethan — Hebrew 'strong; enduring; firm'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Aythan?

It's said AY-than /e.aen/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aythan a boy or girl name?

Aythan is a boy's name.

How popular is Aythan?

Aythan is a very rare name in the U.S.