Eytan

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How to Pronounce Eytan

Pronounced ay-TAHN /eɪˈtɑn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Eitan/Ethan — from Hebrew, 'strong, firm; enduring, steadfast'Medium

In 30 seconds: Strong; firm; enduring: Eytan spells Eitan (Ethan) — 'strong; enduring'. Crisp, biblical, and warm (said 'ay-TAHN').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Eitan/Ethan — from Hebrew, 'strong, firm; enduring, steadfast'

U.S. rank (2024)#6248 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births14 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 438

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

Eytan is a spelling of Eitan/Ethan — from Hebrew, 'strong, firm; enduring, steadfast'. A crisp, biblical name, hugely popular in modern Israel as Eitan (said 'ay-TAHN'; nickname Eyt).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare in this spelling, strong-and-enduring at the root, and biblical.

Did you know? Ethan means 'strong, firm; enduring, steadfast' in Hebrew — Eytan is the modern Hebrew spelling, crisp and biblical (said 'ay-TAHN').

Overall data confidence 65%

Behind the Name — Eitan — root etymology

Variations

EitanEthanEithan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Eytan mean?

Eytan spells Eitan/Ethan — Hebrew 'strong, firm; enduring, steadfast'.

How do you pronounce Eytan?

It's said ay-TAHN /eɪˈtɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Eytan a boy or girl name?

Eytan is a boy's name.

How popular is Eytan?

Eytan is a rare name in the U.S.