Meaning
Ethan is a hebrew name meaning “Strong, enduring”.
History
From the Hebrew for firm and long-lived, a name given in the Old Testament to Ethan the Ezrahite, remembered for his wisdom. It became one of the defining boys' names of the 2000s.
Popularity
Ranked #14 in 2026 · up 66 places since 1996
Lower is more popular. Ranks are illustrative directory data.