Nathaniel
gift of God (Hebrew)
Nathaniel is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 132, with 70,581 records. It has 4 syllables.
Babies registered in 2024
Nathaniel was #1 among boys registered in 2024, with 1,766 births. The year before, it was 1st. This is not the May 2021 civil-registry count. See the 2024 list.
Origin and meaning
gift of God (Hebrew)
Nathaniel originates from the Hebrew name Netan'el. In the Christian New Testament, Nathaniel is recognized as one of the disciples of Jesus. In the Philippines, it is a highly popular and classic given name favored by Christian families.
Derived from the Hebrew name Netan'el, meaning 'God has given'. It entered Philippine naming traditions primarily through Christian biblical texts and later gained widespread popularity via American English influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Widely used across all social classes in the Philippines. Common nicknames include Nathan, Nat, Niel, and Than. Frequently used as a standalone name or paired in modern English double-barrel combinations.
Related forms
- Nataniel Spanish
- Nathanaël French
- Netan'el Hebrew
Would your family give Nathaniel?
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Nathaniel with common surname pairs
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How do I use Nathaniel with two Filipino surnames?
Nathaniel is the given name. The full name is Nathaniel + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Nathaniel a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Nathaniel is number 132, with 70,581 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.