Nathanael
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Gift of God, God has given
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #632 in 2025 with 442 babies born.
History: The original biblical spelling of Nathaniel, from the Hebrew meaning gift of God. In the Gospel of John, Nathanael was one of the apostles. This spelling is closer to the original Hebrew and is preferred by some parents.
Name length: 9 letters
How common is Nathanael? About 1 in 7,531 babies born in 2025 were named Nathanael, or roughly 1.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Nathanael
What does the name Nathanael mean?
Nathanael means “Gift of God, God has given” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Nathanael?
Nathanael has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Gift of God, God has given”.
How popular is Nathanael?
Nathanael ranked #632 in 2025 — given to 442 babies that year.
When was Nathanael most popular?
Nathanael peaked in 2000 with 609 babies registered that year.
Is Nathanael a boy or girl name?
Nathanael is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Nathanaels in registered births are male.
Is the name Nathanael rising or falling in popularity?
Nathanael has risen 87 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #719 in 2020 to #632 in 2025.
How long has Nathanael been recorded?
Nathanael appears in birth records across 98 years — from 1915 through 2025.