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Nathaniel

Nathaniel is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “God has given.” In 2024 it was given to 2,511 boys in the United States.

Nathaniel at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
“God has given”
Pronunciation
/nəˈθæn.jəl/

About the name Nathaniel

Nathaniel belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “God has given” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Nathaniel first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #60 in 1998, and in 2024 2,511 babies received the name — 284,481 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nathaniel in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#60 in 1998
Peak year
2002
Babies named Nathaniel in 2024
2,511
Total since 1880
284,481

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nathaniel mean?

Nathaniel means “God has given” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Nathaniel a boy or girl name?

Nathaniel is a boy name. In 2024, 2,511 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Nathaniel?

Nathaniel comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Nathaniel?

Nathaniel first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #60 in 1998, and 2,511 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Nathaniel?

Nathaniel is pronounced /nəˈθæn.jəl/ (IPA).

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