Ethan

Ethan is a name with biblical roots and modern appeal. In the Bible, Ethan appears as a wise man in the Old Testament—the name Ethan the Ezrahite is mentioned in the Psalms as being renowned for his wisdom, said to rival Solomon's. The name comes from Hebrew roots meaning strong, firm, or enduring. Ethan has been a consistently popular name for decades, particularly rising in the 1990s and 2000s, partly due to the character Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible film franchise. The name projects both strength and approachability. Ethan parents often describe their sons as having a steady, determined nature—a persistence that shows up in everything they do. They tend to be the kind of children who don't give up easily, who work hard at the things that matter to them.

Classic and modern combinations that pair beautifully with Ethan:

• ✨Ethan — biblical figure described as a wise man in the Psalms
• ✨Ethan Hawke — acclaimed actor known for Training Day, Before Sunrise/Sunset series, and Boyhood
• ✨Ethan Hunt — character from the Mission: Impossible film franchise (fictional)
• ✨Ethan Frome — protagonist of Edith Wharton's novel
• ✨Ethan — various fictional and historical figures