How to say it
NEI · than
ˈneɪ.θən
Masculine
Neithan
He gave
What it means
A modern respelling of Nathan, from Hebrew Natan, 'he gave,' understood as 'gift.'
Neithan is a modern respelling of Nathan, which comes from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave,' and is read in the fuller sense of 'gift,' often 'gift from God.' The biblical Nathan was a prophet in King David's court. The ei spelling is a contemporary variant with the same pronunciation and meaning, popular in Spanish-speaking families alongside forms like Neythan and Nathen. Neithan is a debut name, entering the US top 1000 for the first time in 2025 at rank 723, up from 1379.
How to spell Neithan
The standard spelling is Neithan. Common variants include Nathan, Neythan, Nathen, but Neithan is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #723 in 2025, currently #723 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
NAY-thun, same as Nathan.
- Spelling
A respelling of Nathan; expect it to be read back as the standard spelling.
Spelling variants
- Nathan
- Neythan
- Nathen
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Common questions
- What does the name Neithan mean?
- A modern respelling of Nathan, from Hebrew Natan, 'he gave,' understood as 'gift.'
- What does Neithan mean in Hebrew?
- In Hebrew, Neithan means "He gave." Neithan is a modern respelling of Nathan, which comes from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave,' and is read in the fuller sense of 'gift,' often 'gift from God.' The biblical Nathan was a prophet in King David's court. The ei spelling is a contemporary variant with the same pronunciation and meaning, popular in Spanish-speaking families alongside forms like Neythan and Nathen. Neithan is a debut name, entering the US top 1000 for the first time in 2025 at rank 723, up from 1379.
- How do you pronounce Neithan?
- Neithan is pronounced ˈneɪ.θən. Say it as NEI-than, with the stress on the "nei" syllable.
- How do you spell Neithan?
- The standard spelling is Neithan. Common spelling variants include Nathan, Neythan, Nathen.
- Is Neithan a boy or girl name?
- Neithan is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Neithan?
- Neithan ranked #723 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.