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Ethan
/ EE-thun /
masculineMeaning
Strong; firm; enduring
Origin
Hebrew
A biblical name borne by several minor characters in the Old Testament. It became popular in the United States after the Revolutionary War, largely due to the folk hero Ethan Allen.
Personality Distribution
MBTI Profile
Approximate distribution among people named Ethan.
NT AnalystsNF DiplomatsSJ SentinelsSP Explorers
ISTJ
14.2%
ISFJ
12.5%
ISTP
10.8%
INTJ
9.6%
ESTJ
8.4%
INFJ
7.2%
INTP
6.9%
ESFJ
6.1%
ENTJ
5.4%
ISFP
4.5%
ENFJ
3.8%
INFP
3.1%
ESTP
2.4%
ENTP
1.9%
ENFP
1.8%
ESFP
1.4%
Cultural Context
Cultural Notes
Ethan is a name of quiet strength. It has been a top-ten staple for decades because it feels classic without being stuffy, and strong without being aggressive.
Notable People
Famous Bearers
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Ethan Hawke
American actor and writer (b. 1970)
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Ethan Allen
American Revolutionary War hero (1738–1789)
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Ethan Hunt
The protagonist of the Mission: Impossible series