Boy Name
Nathaniel
"He gave or God gave; gift from God"
Ranked #144 for boys
About the Name Nathaniel
Nathaniel is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "He gave or God gave; gift from God" and Currently ranked #144 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with N or explore other Hebrew names.
Popularity Over Time
#12516 1950
#10296 1960
#19363 1970
#38924 1980
#52680 1990
#64387 2000
#41906 2010
#13500 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Nathaniel
- NH Nathaniel Hawthorne (author)
- NK Nat King Cole (musician)
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