Ian Meaning and Origin
Ian is Scottish given name meaning The name Ian is a Scottish form of the name John, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious.".
Ian is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.
Ian is currently #72 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.
Famous people named Ian are Ian Collins, Ian Vermaak, Ian the Alligator from The Princess and the Frog.
Ian is a 3 letters name with 2 syllables.
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Ian name meaning
The name Ian is a Scottish form of the name John, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."
Ian name origin
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Ian is ranked #72 most popular baby boy name in 2022
Gender chart
In 2022, 100% of babies named Ian were boys
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Ian - FAQ
What is the meaning of the name Ian?
The meaning of the name Ian is The name Ian is a Scottish form of the name John, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious.".
What is the origin of the name Ian?
The origin of the name Ian is Scottish .
Is Ian a girl or boy name?
The name Ian is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 99.82% of babies called Ian were boys, 0.18% of babies called Ian were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Ian?
According to statistics, Ian is ranked 72th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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