Natanel is a Hebrew name of biblical origin, meaning 'God has given'. It appears twice in the Old Testament, firstly as one of Jesse's sons (1 Chronicles 2:14) and secondly as an ancestor of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 1:3). The name Natanel is also found among Jewish communities worldwide, particularly in Israel. It has a distinctive sound that combines familiarity with uniqueness, making it both approachable and memorable.
"Natanel is a name that has seen fluctuations in popularity over the past three decades. It started with a peak of 16 births in 2004, then dipped to single digits for several years before another peak of 18 births in 2015. Recently, it has stabilized around 5-9 births per year."