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Neitan

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How to Pronounce Neitan

Pronounced NAY-tahn /ˈneɪ.tɑn/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Nathan — from the Hebrew Natan, 'a gift; He gave (God has given)'Low

In 30 seconds: A gift; He gave: Neitan spells Nathan. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'NAY-tahn').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Nathan — from the Hebrew Natan, 'a gift; He gave (God has given)'
U.S. rank (2025)#11604 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 14
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420212025

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

Neitan is a spelling of Nathan — from the Hebrew Natan, 'a gift; He gave (God has given)'. A crisp, classic name (said 'NAY-tahn').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare in this form, a-gift at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nathan means 'a gift; He gave (God has given)' in Hebrew — Neitan is a Hispanic-style spelling, crisp and classic (said 'NAY-tahn').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Nathan — Hebrew etymology

Variations

NathanNatanNaitan

Nicknames

Nate

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If you like Neitan…

Nathan— the standard spelling
Natan— the Hebrew form
Jonathan— a fellow -nathan boys' name
Neytan— another biblical pick
Neithan— the same biblical feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neitan mean?

Neitan spells Nathan — Hebrew 'a gift; He gave (God has given)'.

How do you pronounce Neitan?

It's said NAY-tahn /ˈneɪ.tɑn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Neitan a boy or girl name?

Neitan is a boy's name.

How popular is Neitan?

Neitan is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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