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Dathan

♂ Boy

Pronounced DAY-than /ˈdeɪ.θən/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew, variously 'a fountain; a spring' and 'a law/decree' (a biblical personal name); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A fountain; a spring: Dathan is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'DAY-than').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew, variously 'a fountain; a spring' and 'a law/decree' (a biblical personal name); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#8441 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,563

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519582024

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

Dathan comes from the Hebrew, variously 'a fountain; a spring' and 'a law/decree' (a biblical personal name; routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'DAY-than').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and Christian families. Rare, a-fountain at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Dathan is a biblical Hebrew name, variously 'a fountain; a spring' and 'a law/decree' — a crisp, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'DAY-than').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Dathan — routes uncertain

Variations

DathonDathen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dathan mean?

Dathan is a biblical Hebrew name, variously 'a fountain; a spring' and 'a law/decree'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Dathan?

It's said DAY-than /ˈdeɪ.θən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dathan a boy or girl name?

Dathan is a boy's name.

How popular is Dathan?

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

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