Natanael

Natanael is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 154 boys in the United States.

Natanael at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Natanael

Natanael belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Natanael first appears in Social Security records in 1962. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1121 in 2020, and in 2024 154 babies received the name — 2,393 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Natanael in US records

First recorded (US)
1962
Best US rank
#1121 in 2020
Peak year
2020
Babies named Natanael in 2024
154
Total since 1880
2,393

Natanael in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#2027 in 2016
Babies named Natanael in 2024
4
Total since 1996
80

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Natanael mean?

The meaning of Natanael is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Natanael a boy or girl name?

Natanael is a boy name. In 2024, 154 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Natanael?

Natanael comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Natanael?

Natanael first appears in US records in 1962. Its best-ever ranking was #1121 in 2020, and 154 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.