Netanel

Netanel - A very unique male name

Netanel appeared on the charts for the first time in 1988 on position #2910. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Netanel and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Netanel? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Netanel. The baby boy name Netanel was given to 10 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3188 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Netanel peaked in popularity 17 years ago in 2009 on position 2577.

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Netanel is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Netanel is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #1,186 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,186.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Netanel is where you live.

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Netanel origin and meaning

Hebrew, variant of Nethanel

God has given

Netanel is a Hebrew name, a variant transliteration of Nethanel, meaning God has given, the biblical name usually rendered Nathanael in English. It appears in United States data from 1988 and peaked in 2009, used chiefly in Jewish families. The biblical Nathanael is spelled differently and is not listed as a bearer here.

Attested etymology

Netanel is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Netanel, pop culture references for the name Netanel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Netanel

We've found the following names that sound similar to Netanel, sorted by popularity.

Nathaniel / Nathanael / Nathanial / Natanael / Nataniel / Natanel / Nathaneal / Nathanel / Natnael / Nethaniel /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

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Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Netanel

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Netanel a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Netanel?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

neh-tah-NEL · /ˌnɛtɑːˈnɛl/

Around the world

• Nathanael (English biblical) — English biblical form
• Natanael (Spanish) — Spanish form

Spellings and nicknames

• Nethanel — Variant transliteration

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

A biblical Hebrew name with a gift meaning.

Worth knowing

• Nathanael and Natanael are the same name in other traditions.