nathan

Pronunciation
/ˈneɪθən/

Gender
male

Origin

Hebrew; Biblical

Ranking

  59 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Giver; He who gives

Nathan, a shortened form of Nathaniel, comes from the Hebrew word naṯan, meaning "to give" or "giver." In the Bible, Nathan was a prophet and advisor to King David who was later involved in the rise of King Solomon. Nathan has appeared in the Social Security Administration's top-300 every year since 1900 and has now been a top-100 boy's name every year since 1972.

Famous People Named Nathan

  Nathan Chen

  World champion figure skater known for his athleticism and artistry

  Nathan Hale

  American Revolutionary War hero known for his bravery

  Nathan Adrian

  Olympic gold medalist swimmer known for his sportsmanship

  Nathan Fillion

  Actor known for his roles in family-friendly TV shows

  Nathan Sawaya

  Artist known for creating incredible sculptures out of LEGO bricks

  Nathan Lane

  Actor known for his work in family-friendly films and theater

  Nathan S. Kline

  Psychologist known for his pioneering work in mental health

  Nathan Myhrvold

  Inventor and author known for his work in technology and cooking

  Nathan Wolfe

  Virologist known for his research on infectious diseases

  Nathan East

  Renowned bassist known for his contributions to music and education

Famous Media with people Named Nathan

    Nathan Drake

    The adventurous protagonist of the Uncharted video game series  

    Nathan Scott

    A character from the TV show One Tree Hill known for his basketball skills  

    Nathaniel the Grublet

    A character from a children's musical about honesty and kindness  

    Nathaniel in The Great Mouse Detective

    A character who helps solve mysteries in a Disney animated film  

    Nathan the Wise

    A play featuring a wise character promoting tolerance and understanding  

    Nathaniel in Stardust

    A character from the fantasy novel and film who embarks on a magical adventure  

    Nathaniel in The Penderwicks

    A character in a children's book series about family adventures  

    Nathaniel in The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles

    A character who goes on a whimsical journey in a children's book  

    Nathaniel in The Giver Quartet

    A character in a series of books about a dystopian society  

    Nathaniel in The Tale of Despereaux

    A character in a story about bravery and friendship