How to say it
NEY · than
ˈneɪ.θən
Masculine
Neythan
He gave, a gift
What it means
Neythan is a modern respelling of Nathan, from Hebrew Natan, 'he gave,' often understood as 'gift.'
Neythan is a modern respelling of Nathan, which comes from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave,' and is often read in a fuller sense as 'gift from God.' The traditional name belongs to the prophet Nathan in the Hebrew Bible. The crisp sound of Nathan has invited many creative spellings, Neythan among them, that keep the pronunciation while giving the name a fresh look. Neythan climbed in the most recent US rankings within the boys' top 1000.
How to spell Neythan
The standard spelling is Neythan. Common variants include Nathan, Nathen, Neithan, but Neythan is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #926 in 2025, currently #926 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
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- Spelling
A modern respelling of Nathan; same NAY-thun sound.
Spelling variants
- Nathan
- Nathen
- Neithan
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Common questions
- What does the name Neythan mean?
- Neythan is a modern respelling of Nathan, from Hebrew Natan, 'he gave,' often understood as 'gift.'
- What does Neythan mean in Hebrew?
- In Hebrew, Neythan means "He gave, a gift." Neythan is a modern respelling of Nathan, which comes from the Hebrew Natan, 'he gave,' and is often read in a fuller sense as 'gift from God.' The traditional name belongs to the prophet Nathan in the Hebrew Bible. The crisp sound of Nathan has invited many creative spellings, Neythan among them, that keep the pronunciation while giving the name a fresh look. Neythan climbed in the most recent US rankings within the boys' top 1000.
- How do you pronounce Neythan?
- Neythan is pronounced ˈneɪ.θən. Say it as NEY-than, with the stress on the "ney" syllable.
- How do you spell Neythan?
- The standard spelling is Neythan. Common spelling variants include Nathan, Nathen, Neithan.
- Is Neythan a boy or girl name?
- Neythan is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Neythan?
- Neythan ranked #926 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.