Nathanael
n(a)-tha-nael
US Popularity:1459
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:God has given
Nathanael is a boy's name of Hebrew origin and means "God has given." In the Bible, Nathanael came from Cana in Galilee and was an early follower of Jesus. While the traditional spelling is Nathanael, the variant Nathaniel is more widely used today. If your faith is a central part of your life, a name like Nathanael is a lovely way to involve baby in your spiritual journey. Nathanael also offers plenty of appeal to non-religious families as an old-school alternative to the trendy Nathan and Nate.
How Popular Is The Name Nathanael?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Nathanael is currently #2639 on The Bump
Boy:Nathanael is currently #1490 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Nathanael is currently #1459 in U.S. births
Boy:Nathanael is currently #720 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#720
in 2023
+ 60
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Nathanael, May 2020
Name Doctor, Nathanael
Abarim Publications, Nathanael meaning, November 2022
BibleGateway, ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE BIBLE – NATHANAEL
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