Given or gift of God
Derived from the Hebrew name Natan, it literally translates to 'he gave'. In the Old Testament, Nathan was a prophet during the reign of King David who famously confronted the king about his relationship with Bathsheba.
About 4,975 boys were named Nathan in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Tony and Emmy-winning actor
Star of the TV series Castle and Firefly
American Revolutionary War spy and hero
Olympic gold medalist figure skater
Protagonist of the Uncharted video game series · Uncharted
NHL All-Star hockey player
Lead character on the TV drama One Tree Hill · One Tree Hill
Gambler and protagonist in the musical Guys and Dolls · Guys and Dolls
The same feel as Nathan — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
