What origin is the name Midian?

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

Is Midian a popular name?

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

What are good sister names for Midian?

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

Midian

Q: Is Midian a rare name?

Yes. Midian 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.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Midian

Midian

Boy

hebrew

2 syllables

Midian is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Midian has a unique depth, associated with 'judgment covering habit,' suggesting thoughtfulness and character.".

Parents who choose Midian pick a boy name from the hebrew tradition, meaning "Midian has a unique depth, associated with 'judgment covering habit,' suggesting thoughtfulness and character.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Midian has a unique depth, associated with 'judgment covering habit,' suggesting thoughtfulness and character.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Midian

Very rare in US records

What does Midian mean?

Midian is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Midian has a unique depth, associated with 'judgment covering habit,' suggesting thoughtfulness and character.".