Ian name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Boy

Origin: Hebrew

Usage: English, Gujarati, Kannada, Scottish, Gaelic, Faroese, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Ian

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Meaning: Yahweh is Gracious, Gift from God Form of John and God is Merciful

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What does Ian mean?
Variations of Ian
Nicknames for Ian
How popular is Ian?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Ian
Sibling Names for Ian
Famous People Named Ian
Lists having Ian

What does Ian mean?

Used substantially in Greenlandic, Finnish, Danish, Gujarati, Swedish, Norwegian, Scottish, English, Kannada, Faroese and Gaelic illustrous, Ian means "God is Gracious, Gift from God Form of John or God is Merciful", a gender insensitive name has origin in Hebrew.

Ian is variant of all time favorite, well-known and biblical Jean. Jean is version of biblical and desirable John. Jean is form of Johannes in French language. Also Jean is equivalent of Jeanne in Scottish and English languages.

Jean's meaning is Scottish Form of Joan Gracious Gift from God and Yahweh is Gracious is rooted from Hebrew. Also Ian is equivalent of John in Scottish, Gaelic and English languages.

It is celebrated on December 27th.

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How do I pronounce Ian?

The most common way to pronounce one syllabled Ian is ian.

Variants of Ian

Jehanne, Ieuan, Johanan, Iahn, Jean, John, Johannes, Jeanne, Gean, Ioan, Ionel, Johnna, Jennine, Donajean, Jean-Claude, Evian, Ianmichael, Evan, Evanna, Hanko, Janek, Janica, Johansinnguaq, Dejohn, Gianni, Jackie, Yanis, Aaronjohn, John Paul

Nicknames for Ian

Though Ian itself is a short name but that doesn't mean that you cannot have nicknames. See the list below:

Names that rhyme with Ian

How popular is the name Ian?

Ian was among the very popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1912 around 227606 babies have been given the name. At its zenith in 2003, 6684 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 65th position.

However after 158 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 100 baby names 37 times

In England and Wales, Ian was once a common name since emerging in 1996 it has been given to over 2417 babies.

When at its peak in 1996,. After 23 years, the name has past its prime. Also, Ian was a common name in Spain. Over 503 babies have been named Ian since 2003.

When at the peak of its usage in 2004,. After 2 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Ian is an uncommon baby name in France where it may not be used now.

Ian is a rare baby name in Spain there is very thin chances of it still being given. There are over 503 babies that have been given the name Ian in Spain.

However things change on global perspective, Ian is extremely popular in England where every 1 in 200 have the name as well as in Australia. Also the baby name is popular in Kenya, Philippines, Canada, Scotland, South Africa, New Zealand, Wales, Indonesia, Malawi, Northern Ireland, Oman, Zambia, Japan and Zimbabwe.

At least, 1130000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our research.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	70	4538	9579	10
2022	72	4473	11164	8
2021	81	4270	13383	6
2020	83	4255	8372	12
2019	81	4543	12415	7
2018	79	4701	13764	6
2017	76	5025	9928	10
2016	78	5076	10843	9
2015	76	5327	8440	13
2014	77	5457	14537	6

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Ian in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	2888	1172	0	5
	752	89	15	0

What numbers say about Ian?

If you have letter N as your capstone, you like to think outside the box. In fact, you don't even know where the box is. You often feel bored and lack motivation as you effortlessly get what you want. You like your freedom and independence. You are always in the center of attention because of the unusual lifestyle you lead and life decisions that seem too dangerous to some but inspiring to others.

Looking for a name like Ian? Please go through the following names

Marian - Meaning of Marian is Wished for Child or Bitter used for both genders. Its origin is in Hebrew and Latin is used majorly in Finnish and Swedish. In 1968, acclaimed name Marian captured 491st position among girl names in United States
Josiah - Commonly used in Norwegian, Danish and Finnish durable and pleasing, Josiah is of Hebrew origin and is aimed at both boys and girls, meaning of Josiah is "Yahweh Supports Yahweh Heals or The Lord Supports"
Dana - Dana's meaning is Judge, Mother of the Gods in Myths or Old English has origin in Anglo-Saxon and Old English and is substantially used in English, Nordic and Swedish is used as a unisex name
Jacqueline - Jacqueline's meaning is Holder of the Heel or Supplanter came from Hebrew used as a gender-neutral name is used in French and Norwegian

Roger - All time favorite and Noteworthy unisex name Roger means "Famous with the Spear, Famous Warrior or Glory or Launches" used prevalently in Swedish, German and English is originated from Germanic and Old High German

Sibling Names for Ian

If you're considering the name Ian for your baby boy, then you might also be interested in some sibling names that pair well with it. From classic and timeless choices to more unique and modern options, we've compiled a list of names that would make great siblings for an Ian. Check them out below!

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Famous people named Ian

Ian Fleming, English author
Ian Paisley, loyalist politician and Protestant religious leader
Ian Rank-Broadley, British sculptor
Ian Smith, politician, farmer
Ian Watt, literary critic
Ian Malone, member of the British Army's Irish Guards

Ian R. MacLeod, British science fiction and fantasy writer
Ian Stewart, Scottish former long-distance running athlete
Ian Wallace,
Ian Brown, English singer and multi-instrumentalist
Ian Sinclair, former Australian politician
Ian Vine, British composer
Ian Brady,
Ian Wilson, prolific author of historical and religious books
Ian Clark, professor
Ian MacDonald, British music critic and author, best
Ian Cochrane, novelist and creative writing teacher
Ian Anderson, leading figure on the British far-right
Ian Turnbull, (born July 1, 1935
Ian Hyland, English television critic
Ian Brown, Canadian journalist and author

Ian Bell, game programmer, game designer and game producer
Ian Walters, English sculptor
Ian Inaba, American film and music video director, producer
Ian Baas, race car driver
Ian Wallace, Canadian illustrator and writer
Ian Clough, British mountaineer
Ian Wright, English television host and comedian
Ian Bleasdale, English actor and television presenter
Ian Leslie, 21st Earl of Rothes, Scottish nobleman
Ian Hancock, linguist, Romani scholar and political advocate
Ian Stark, retired Scottish equestrian
Ian Henderson, British citizen
Ian Roberts, competed as a member of the Canadian Equestrian Team
Ian Dorricott, Australian composer for school music texts and stage musicals

Ian Payne, British sports broadcaster
Ian Murray, Scottish football player and coach
Ian Lustick, American political scientist and specialist on the modern history and politics of the Middle East
Ian Buchan, was manager of Everton Football Club
Ian Wallace, Canadian artist, living and working in Vancouver
Ian Hunter, former rugby union footballer
Ian Clarke, original designer and lead developer of Freenet
Ian Hacking, Canadian philosopher specializing
Ian Stewart, British mathematician and a popular-science and science-fiction writer
Ian Hodder, British archaeologist and pioneer of postprocessualist theory in archaeology that first took root among his students and
Ian Goldberg, cryptographer and cypherpunk

Ian Grojnowski, mathematician working at the Department of Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics at the University of Cambridge
Ian Foster, New Zealand-American computer scientist
Ian Wilmut, OBE FRS FMedSci at the University of Edinburgh
Ian Deary, Scottish psychologist known for work
Ian Murdock, American software engineer,
Ian McKellen, English actor
Ian Botham, English former cricketer and current cricket commentator
Ian Curtis, English singer-songwriter and musician
Ian Dury, English singer-songwriter and actor
Ian Livingstone, He is also one of the co-founders of prominent games company Games Workshop
Ian Hislop, British journalist, satirist, writer
Ian Thorpe, retired Australian swimmer

Ian MacKaye, American singer, songwriter, guitarist, musician

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Instituto Nacional de Estadística, https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/en/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009&menu=resultados&idp=1254734710990#_tabs-1254736195498
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
Department of Jutsice, Government of Western Australia, https://bdm.justice.wa.gov.au/_apps/BabyNames/Default.aspx?uid=1144-3594-8619-1127
Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names

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