UK boy's name
Nathnael
Hebrew name meaning "gift of God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nathnael is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Nathnael popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4685, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2008 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Nathnael. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nathnael ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2008, when 3 boys were registered as Nathnael.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nathnael as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4685
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2008
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Nathnael mean?
The name Nathnael has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture. It is a variant spelling of the name Nathanael, which is derived from the Hebrew words "נתן" (Natan) meaning "given" and "אל" (El) meaning "God". Together, the name Nathnael can be interpreted as "Gift of God" or "God has given".
The name is mentioned in the Bible, specifically in the Gospel of John, where Nathanael is identified as one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. He is introduced as a man from Cana in Galilee and is described as being without guile or deceit.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nathnael can be found in the writings of the Jewish historian Josephus, who lived in the 1st century AD. He mentions a man named Nathanael who was among those crucified by the Romans during the Jewish revolt against Roman rule.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Nathnael. One example is Nathnael Weiss (1692-1770), a German composer and organist who is best known for his choral works and organ compositions.
Another historical figure with the name Nathnael is Nathnael Greene (1742-1786), an American major general during the Revolutionary War. He is remembered for his successful command in the Southern campaign, which played a crucial role in the eventual victory over the British forces.
In the 16th century, Nathnael Bacon (1546-1622) was an English scholar and theologian who served as a Fellow of King's College, Cambridge. He is known for his work on the Codex Bezae, an important manuscript of the New Testament.
Nathnael Emmons (1745-1840) was an American Congregationalist minister and philosopher who played a significant role in the development of New England theology. He is recognized for his contribution to the doctrine of divine sovereignty and his influence on the New Divinity movement.
The name Nathnael has also been used in literature, with one notable example being the character Nathnael in Victor Hugo's novel "Les Misérables". In the book, Nathnael is a student revolutionary who participates in the June Rebellion of 1832 in Paris.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nathnael over time
The chart below shows babies named Nathnael registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2008 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nathnael, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nathnael by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nathnael was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4685 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4432 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Nathnael
- Noah 72,596
- Nathan 46,860
- Nicholas 15,983
- Nathaniel 12,151
- Niall 5,746
- Nicolas 3,825
- Nico 3,532
- Nate 2,029
- Nikodem 1,872
- Noel 1,865
- Ned 1,614
- Neo 1,563
FAQ
Nathnael: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nathnael in the UK right now?
In 2013, Nathnael was ranked #4685 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nathnael most popular?
The peak year on record was 2008, with 3 babies registered as Nathnael in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nathnael?
Hebrew name meaning "gift of God".
How many people are called Nathnael in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Nathnael across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.