Ethaniel, of Hebrew origin, means 'God is gracious' or 'strong'. It's a unique blend of classic and modern elements, composed of the traditional Ethan and the novel 'iel suffix. This name gained popularity in recent years due to its appealing sound and profound meaning.
"Ethaniel's popularity peaked around the early 2000s with a high of 42 births in 2003, but has since declined to recent lows of 20 births annually."