Matan

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-TAHN /mɑˈtɑn/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew matan, 'gift, giving' (the same root as Mattan/Nathan)Medium

In 30 seconds: A gift, simply: Matan is Hebrew for 'gift, giving'. Warm, modern, and meaningful — a child welcomed as a blessing.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningFrom Hebrew matan, 'gift, giving' (the same root as Mattan/Nathan)

U.S. rank (2025)#4008 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births27 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 861

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

Matan comes from Hebrew matan, 'gift, giving' (from the root natan, 'to give'; kin to Nathan and Matthew). A warm, modern Israeli name celebrating a child as a blessing.

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, gift at the root, and warm.

Did you know? Matan means 'gift, giving' in Hebrew (the same root as Nathan and Matthew) — a warm, popular modern Israeli name.

Overall data confidence 80%

Hebrew references — matan — etymology

Variations

MattanMatanya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Matan mean?

Matan is Hebrew for 'gift, giving'.

How do you pronounce Matan?

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

Is Matan a boy or girl name?

Matan is a boy's name.

How popular is Matan?

Matan is a rare name in the U.S.