Boy Name
Dathan
Dathan is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Considering Dathan? It is a boy name, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Dayton.
Dathan meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Dathan has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Dathan as D·A·T·H·A·N, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Dathan is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Dathan variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Dathana, Dathane, Dathany, Datha.
- Nicknames: Dat and D.
- Middle names: Pair Dathan with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Dathan middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Dayton, Dutton, Darran, Dawan, Daran — full picks on the sibling names for Dathan guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Dathan? Browse our names like Dathan guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Dathan
What does the name Dathan mean?
Dathan has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Dathan?
The exact origin of Dathan is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Dathan?
Dathan has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Dathan a boy's or girl's name?
Dathan is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Dathan in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Dathan sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Dathan?
Names that share Dathan's sound and style include Dayton, Dutton, Darran, Dawan, Daran.
What middle names pair well with Dathan?
Good middle-name fits for Dathan pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Dathan is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Dathan is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Dathan?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dathan share its rhythm without rhyming — Dayton, Dutton, Darran all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.