Nate: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: na-hte-h
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Gift of God

Nate is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, typically used as a diminutive of Nathan or Nathaniel. The name Nathan derives from the Hebrew verb נָתָן, meaning "gave" or "he gave". In Hebrew culture, the name Nathan conveys the meaning "he has given" or "God has given". The name Nate has been popularized in various cultural contexts, such as in literature, television, and sports. Some well-known people named Nate include basketball players Nate Archibald and Nate Thurmond, and the American rapper NF, whose hit song "Nate" appears on the 2019 album "The Search". Additionally, Nate has been used as a character name in comics, anime series, and live-action television shows, such as Nate River in the manga series "Death Note" and Nate Gray in Disney's "Camp Rock".

Nate Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Nate is currently #116 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Nate is currently #116 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Nate is currently #113 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Nate is currently #113 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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