Ian Name Origin
/ee-an/-
Scottish (Celtic) 60%
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English (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Romanian (Romanian) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Ian
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
Ian is a Scottish Gaelic form of the name John, meaning 'God is gracious'. It is commonly used as a male given name in English-speaking countries, particularly Scotland.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Ian each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).