boy's name
Nethanel
neh-tah-NEL (Hebrew)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 8
- Births on record 148
Nethanel is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1988, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1988.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Nethanel Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 40 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Nethanel?
In 2023, Nethanel was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Nethanel Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Nethanel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nethanel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nethanel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nethanel
- Hebrew neh-tah-NEL
Sibling Names for Nethanel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nethanel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nethanel
How popular is the name Nethanel?
In 2023, Nethanel was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Nethanel a girl's or a boy's name?
Nethanel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nethanel?
Nethanel has 3 syllables.
When was Nethanel most popular?
Nethanel peaked in 1988, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.