Boy name · Hebrew
Eithan
“firm, enduring, steadfast”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Eithan.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Eithan — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Eithan is a transliteration of the same Hebrew eitan behind Ethan — firm, enduring, permanent. The word is used of a river that never runs dry, which is the concrete image under the abstraction.
The spelling is closer to the Hebrew than Ethan is, and it ranks separately in the US at number 97, carried largely by Hispanic and Israeli families. Between the two spellings the name is far higher than either figure suggests.
Than is the short form that hides it. Two syllables want two or three (Eithan Mateo, Eithan Cole). On our vibe map it is Modern Minimalist with Heirloom roots.
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All Hebrew names →Eithan — common questions
Is Eithan a boy or girl name?
Eithan is traditionally a boy name of Hebrew origin.
What does the name Eithan mean?
Eithan means “firm, enduring, steadfast” of Hebrew origin. Eithan is a transliteration of the same Hebrew eitan behind Ethan — firm, enduring, permanent. The word is used of a river that never runs dry, which is the concrete image under the abstraction.
Where does the name Eithan come from?
Eithan is Hebrew in origin. The spelling is closer to the Hebrew than Ethan is, and it ranks separately in the US at number 97, carried largely by Hispanic and Israeli families. Between the two spellings the name is far higher than either figure suggests.
What are common nicknames for Eithan?
Eith and Than — the short-forms parents most often use for Eithan.
How popular is Eithan?
Eithan did not make the top 1,000 boys' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
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