Nathaniel Foss

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Nathaniel Foss — Hebrew
122K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Nathaniel Foss is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Nathaniel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Nathaniel is an English variant of the biblical Hebrew name Nathanael. It can be a given or surname. Given name Nathaniel Archibald (1952–2018), American basketball player Nate Archibald (born 1948), American basketball player Nathaniel Ayers (born 1951), American musician who is the subject of the 2009 film The Soloist Nathaniel Bacon (1647–1676), Virginia colonist who instigated Bacon's Rebellion Nathaniel P. The surname Foss: Aage Foss (1885–1952), Danish film actor Ambrose Foss (c. 1803–1862), Australian pharmacist Anders Foss (c. 1543–1607), Norwegian clergyman and Bishop of Bergen Anita Foss (1921–2015), American baseball player Austin Foss, American politician Betty Foss (1929–1998), American baseball player Brian Foss (1921–1997), British psychologist Brian Foss (art historian), Canadian art historian, academic, curator and writer Byron Foss (born 1979), American soccer player Charles Calveley Foss (1885–1953), English recipient of the Victoria Cross Chris Foss (born 1946), British illustrator Christopher F Fo. Nathaniel is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 122K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Nathaniel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Nathaniel

Hebrew

Nathaniel is an English variant of the biblical Hebrew name Nathanael. It can be a given or surname. Given name Nathaniel Archibald (1952–2018), American basketball player Nate Archibald (born 1948), American basketball player Nathaniel Ayers (born 1951), American musician who is the subject of the 2009 film The Soloist Nathaniel Bacon (1647–1676), Virginia colonist who instigated Bacon's Rebellion Nathaniel P.

Surname: Foss

English

Aage Foss (1885–1952), Danish film actor Ambrose Foss (c. 1803–1862), Australian pharmacist Anders Foss (c. 1543–1607), Norwegian clergyman and Bishop of Bergen Anita Foss (1921–2015), American baseball player Austin Foss, American politician Betty Foss (1929–1998), American baseball player Brian Foss (1921–1997), British psychologist Brian Foss (art historian), Canadian art historian, academic, curator and writer Byron Foss (born 1979), American soccer player Charles Calveley Foss (1885–1953), English recipient of the Victoria Cross Chris Foss (born 1946), British illustrator Christopher F Fo.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Nathaniel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Nathaniel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Nathaniel Foss

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Nathaniel Foss:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

22
Soul Urge Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Nathaniel?
The first name Nathaniel originates from Hebrew. Nathaniel is an English variant of the biblical Hebrew name Nathanael. It can be a given or surname. Given name Nathaniel Archibald (1952–2018), American basketball player Nate Archibald (born 1948), American basketball player Nathaniel Ayers (born 1951), American musician who is the subject of the 2009 film The Soloist Nathaniel Bacon (1647–1676), Virginia colonist who instigated Bacon's Rebellion Nathaniel P.
When was Nathaniel most popular?
The name Nathaniel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Foss?
The surname Foss originates from English. Aage Foss (1885–1952), Danish film actor Ambrose Foss (c. 1803–1862), Australian pharmacist Anders Foss (c. 1543–1607), Norwegian clergyman and Bishop of Bergen Anita Foss (1921–2015), American baseball player Austin Foss, American politician Betty Foss (1929–1998), American baseball player Brian Foss (1921–1997), British psychologist Brian Foss (art historian), Canadian art historian, academic, curator and writer Byron Foss (born 1979), American soccer player Charles Calveley Foss (1885–1953), English recipient of the Victoria Cross Chris Foss (born 1946), British illustrator Christopher F Fo.
What are the origins of the name Nathaniel Foss?
The name Nathaniel Foss combines two different traditions: the first name Nathaniel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Foss originates from English.
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