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Natan

♂ Boy

Pronounced NAT-an /ˈnæt.æn/Medium

Meaning: he gaveMedium

In 30 seconds: Natan is a Hebrew boy's name meaning 'he gave'.
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Origin MediumHebrew
Meaninghe gave
U.S. rank (2025)#2298 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births61 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,623

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219682025

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

Natan comes from Hebrew and means 'he gave', the same root that gives us Nathan. It is the form favored in Hebrew and several European languages, with accented spellings like Nátan and Natán appearing regionally.

Stripped to two clean syllables, Natan sounds both ancient and current, and it shortens easily to Nat or Nate. The plain spelling keeps it close to its Hebrew origin.

Did you know? Natan appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Natan — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Natan — meaning/etymology

Variations

NátanNatánNathanNatNate

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Natan Sharansky (1948-)
    Soviet refusenik dissident and later Israeli politician and Deputy Prime Minister
  • ★Natan Alterman (1910-1970)
    influential Israeli poet, playwright and journalist

If you like Natan…

Nathan— The common English form of Natan with the same 'he gave' meaning.
Nate— A listed short form of Natan.
Canaan— lands in the same popularity range
Kenan— a similarly popular pick
Eythan— another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Natan mean?

Natan is usually explained as meaning 'he gave' and is most often linked with Hebrew tradition.

How do you pronounce Natan?

It's commonly said NAT-an /ˈnæt.æn/.

Is Natan a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Natan is used as a boy name.

How popular is Natan?

In 2024, Natan ranked #2491 in the U.S. for boys, with 55 births recorded.

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