What does the name Nathanael mean?

The name Nathanael means "God has given".

What is the origin of the name Nathanael?

Nathanael is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 404 babies were named Nathanael in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Nathanael is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 404 →

All-Time Total: 21,774

Peak Year: 2000

Nathanael is a Hebrew name meaning "God has given." It is derived from the Hebrew name Netanel, which has the same meaning.

Nathanael Greene - American Revolutionary War general
Nathanael West - American author known for "The Day of the Locust"
Nathanael Herreshoff - American yacht designer and naval architect
Nathanael Kapner - American Orthodox Christian convert and blogger
Nathanael Johnson - American journalist and author specializing in environmental issues

Boy names closely related to Nathanael

Emanuel Kevin Jaden Jason Jayden Noah Jonathan Junior

Girl names closely related to Nathanael

Reina Isabella Kaylani Brianna Abby Joy Julie Alanna

Names with similar meaning to Nathanael

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Births per year in the United States

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