How to say it
ei · TAN
eɪˈtɑːn
Masculine
Eitan
Firm, strong, enduring
What it means
The Hebrew form of Ethan, 'firm, strong, enduring.'
Eitan is the Hebrew form of the name known in English as Ethan. It comes from the Hebrew 'eitan,' meaning 'firm, strong, solid, enduring, long-lived.' The name appears in the Hebrew Bible for several minor figures, including Ethan the Ezrahite, noted for his wisdom. Eitan stays close to the original Hebrew spelling and sound, and it remains popular in Israel and Jewish communities while Ethan carries the anglicized version. Eitan rose in the 2025 US data, moving up from rank 1116 to 921.
How to spell Eitan
The standard spelling is Eitan. Common variants include Ethan, Eytan, Etan, but Eitan is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #921 in 2025, currently #921 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
ay-TAHN, stress on the second syllable; the Hebrew form of Ethan.
Spelling variants
- Ethan
- Eytan
- Etan
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Common questions
- What does the name Eitan mean?
- The Hebrew form of Ethan, 'firm, strong, enduring.'
- What does Eitan mean in Hebrew?
- In Hebrew, Eitan means "Firm, strong, enduring." Eitan is the Hebrew form of the name known in English as Ethan. It comes from the Hebrew 'eitan,' meaning 'firm, strong, solid, enduring, long-lived.' The name appears in the Hebrew Bible for several minor figures, including Ethan the Ezrahite, noted for his wisdom. Eitan stays close to the original Hebrew spelling and sound, and it remains popular in Israel and Jewish communities while Ethan carries the anglicized version. Eitan rose in the 2025 US data, moving up from rank 1116 to 921.
- How do you pronounce Eitan?
- Eitan is pronounced eɪˈtɑːn. Say it as ei-TAN, with the stress on the "tan" syllable.
- How do you spell Eitan?
- The standard spelling is Eitan. Common spelling variants include Ethan, Eytan, Etan.
- Is Eitan a boy or girl name?
- Eitan is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Eitan?
- Eitan ranked #921 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.