What origin is the name Etan?

Etan comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Etan a popular name?

Etan is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Etan does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Etan?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Etan — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Etan

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Etan

Etan

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Etan is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Steady; variant of ethan: steady; strong".

Etan is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Steady; variant of ethan: steady; strong". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.