Gift of God
A rare variant of the Hebrew name Nathaniel, combining the elements 'natan' meaning to give and 'el' referring to God. While the 'Nathaniel' spelling is the standard biblical form, this version incorporates the 'u' often found in phonetic variations or specific linguistic traditions. It carries the same profound spiritual significance of being a divine gift.
Less common today
Nathanuel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,791 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
