Nathaniel: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Gift of God — elegant and literary
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 4
- Current rank
- #126
- Peak
- #60 in 1998
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Nathaniel Means
Nathaniel is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Gift of God — elegant and literary
How Popular Nathaniel Is
Nathaniel currently ranks #126 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #60 in 1998. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Nathaniel
- Nathaniel broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #60 in 1998.
- Nathaniel has been a top 100 name across 167+ years of American history.
- Nathaniel is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
- It's a timeless classic that never goes out of style.
Names Like Nathaniel
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Nathaniel
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Nathaniel.
Questions About Nathaniel
What does Nathaniel mean?
Nathaniel is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Gift of God — elegant and literary
How popular is Nathaniel?
Nathaniel currently ranks #126 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #60 in 1998. It has held steady.
Where does Nathaniel come from?
Nathaniel comes from Hebrew roots. Nathaniel broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #60 in 1998.
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