How to say it
EI · than
ˈi.θən
Masculine
Eithan
Strong, enduring
What it means
Spanish-influenced spelling of Ethan, from Hebrew Eitan, 'strong, enduring.' Mostly indistinguishable in pronunciation from Ethan; the spelling marks Latino-family preference.
Eithan is a spelling variant of Ethan, both from the Hebrew Eitan ('strong, enduring' or 'firm'). The Eithan spelling is more common in Spanish-speaking and Hebrew-tradition families; the Ethan spelling dominates broader US usage. In the Hebrew Bible, Eitan ha-Ezrachi (Ethan the Ezrahite) is named in 1 Kings as a wisdom figure on par with Solomon, and is the credited author of Psalm 89. Both spellings are pronounced EE-than in English; the Hebrew is closer to ay-TAHN. It entered the US top 500 in 2010 as part of the broader Latino-spelling adoption wave.
How to spell Eithan
The standard spelling is Eithan. Common variants include Ethan, Eitan, Eythan, but Eithan is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #97 in 2025, currently #97 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
- Spelling
Eithan, Ethan, and Eitan are all the same name with different spellings. Eithan and Eitan are more common in Spanish-influenced and Hebrew-tradition families; Ethan dominates broader US usage.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Eitan (Bible) Ethan the Ezrahite of 1 Kings, a wisdom figure on par with Solomon; credited author of Psalm 89
Spelling variants
- Ethan
- Eitan
- Eythan
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Common questions
- What does the name Eithan mean?
- Spanish-influenced spelling of Ethan, from Hebrew Eitan, 'strong, enduring.' Mostly indistinguishable in pronunciation from Ethan; the spelling marks Latino-family preference.
- What does Eithan mean in Hebrew?
- In Hebrew, Eithan means "Strong, enduring." Eithan is a spelling variant of Ethan, both from the Hebrew Eitan ('strong, enduring' or 'firm'). The Eithan spelling is more common in Spanish-speaking and Hebrew-tradition families; the Ethan spelling dominates broader US usage. In the Hebrew Bible, Eitan ha-Ezrachi (Ethan the Ezrahite) is named in 1 Kings as a wisdom figure on par with Solomon, and is the credited author of Psalm 89. Both spellings are pronounced EE-than in English; the Hebrew is closer to ay-TAHN. It entered the US top 500 in 2010 as part of the broader Latino-spelling adoption wave.
- How do you pronounce Eithan?
- Eithan is pronounced ˈi.θən. Say it as EI-than, with the stress on the "ei" syllable.
- How do you spell Eithan?
- The standard spelling is Eithan. Common spelling variants include Ethan, Eitan, Eythan.
- Is Eithan a boy or girl name?
- Eithan is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Eithan?
- Eithan ranked #97 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.