Ethan
Meaning of Ethan
Ethan is a male name of Hebrew origin, meaning "strong," "safe," "firm." In English, it is pronounced as EE-thun (/ˈiθən/). A variation of the name Ethan is Eitan. Over the years, Ethan has grown in popularity in the United States. Beginning in 1982 with a ranking of 286th most popular newborn name, it steadily climbed the ranks to reach its peak between 2009 and 2010 when it held the second spot. Despite minor fluctuations, Ethan remains a favored choice among parents today, consistently securing a place within the top 25 names for newborn boys over recent years. The name Ethan may bring to mind associations with strength and resilience due to its meaning, as well as its biblical origins where it refers to a wise man.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as EE-thun (/ˈiθən/)
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Notable People Named Ethan
| Ethan Green Hawke is a versatile American actor, author, and film director known for his roles in films such as Dead Poets Society, Training Day, and the Before trilogy. |
| Ethan Allen was a prominent figure in American history, known for his role in founding Vermont and capturing Fort Ticonderoga during the Revolutionary War. |
| Ethan Zohn is an American motivational speaker, former professional soccer player, and reality TV contestant known for winning Survivor: Africa and competing in subsequent seasons. |
| Ethan Jordan Bortnick is a Ukrainian-American pianist, singer, and actor who holds the Guinness World Record for the youngest solo musician to headline his own concert tour. |
| Ethan Stiefel is a renowned American dancer, choreographer, and director, known for his tenure as a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre and as the former artistic director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. |
| Ethan Samuel Slater is an American actor, singer, and composer, best known for his Tony Award-nominated role as SpongeBob SquarePants in the musical adaptation, as well as for his work in various other musical productions. |
| Ethan Allen Russell is a renowned American photographer, author, and video director, celebrated for his work with iconic musicians and as the only rock photographer to have shot album covers for The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Who. |
| Ethan Barbier Brooks is a former NFL offensive tackle who played for several teams and attended Williams College. |
| Ethan Gregory Peck is an American actor known for his role as a young Spock in Star Trek: Discovery and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. |
| Ethan Daniel Davidson is an American musician and philanthropist recognized for his contributions to folk music, with ten studio albums released since the late 1990s. |
| Ethan Bear is a Cree-Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Washington Capitals in the NHL, after being drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in 2015. |
| Ethan Embry is an American film and television actor known for his roles in Empire Records, Can't Hardly Wait, That Thing You Do!, and Sweet Home Alabama. |
| Ethan Panizza is an Australian television actor and former football player known for his role in the drama series Playing for Keeps. |
| Ethan Andrew Canin is an American author, educator, and physician, known for his work at the Iowa Writers' Workshop. |
| Ethan Lindenberger is an American activist who gained attention for his stance against anti-vaccine misinformation and for choosing to get vaccinated against his mother's wishes. |
