Dathan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: He gave; gift of God
Origin: Hebrew — from Natan (נָתָן), from natan (to give)
Popularity: Ranked #10961 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Nathan. Shares the meaning 'He gave; gift of God.'
Similar names: dahian, dahiana, dahlani, dastan, dahna, dhana, danthony, darshan
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Dathan? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Dathan, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Dathan
What does the name Dathan mean?
Dathan means “He gave; gift of God” from Hebrew — from Natan (נָתָן), from natan (to give) roots.
What is the origin of the name Dathan?
Dathan has Hebrew — from Natan (נָתָן), from natan (to give) origin. The traditional meaning is “He gave; gift of God”.
How popular is Dathan?
Dathan ranked #10695 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Dathan most popular?
Dathan peaked in 2005 with 53 babies registered that year.
Is Dathan a boy or girl name?
Dathan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Dathans in registered births are male.
Is the name Dathan rising or falling in popularity?
Dathan has fallen 4035 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6660 in 2020 to #10695 in 2025.
How long has Dathan been recorded?
Dathan appears in birth records across 66 years — from 1958 through 2025.