Ian

What does the baby name Ian mean? Learn about what Ian means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Ian - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Ian: I-A-N, is a 3-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Ian: EE-ən; EE an
Meaning of Ian: God is gracious, god is merciful, god is forgiving, gift of god, god's gracious gift.
Origin of Ian: American Names; Celtic Names; Danish Names; Gaelic Names; Hebrew Names; Scottish Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Ian: Anno; Eadan; Eadin; Ean; Eann; Eion; Eoghan; Eoin; Evan; Ewan; Ewen; Gian; Giannes; Gianni; Giannini; Giovanni; Hanan; Handel; Hannes; Hanno; Hannus; Hans; Hanschen; Hansel; Hansli; Hanz; Iain; Ioannes; Ivan; Ivann; Iwan; Jack; Jackie; Jan; Janek; Jankiel; Janko; Janne; Janos; Jansci; Jawaun; Jawon; Jean; Jeannot; Jehan; Jens; Joao; Jock; Johan; Johann; Johannes; John; Johnnie; Johnny; Jon; Jona; Jontai; Jovan; Juan; Juanito; Juwan; Owen; Seamus; Sean; Seann; Shane; Shaughn; Shaun; Shawn; Vanek; Vanko; Vanya; Yanni; Yanno; Zane
Popularity of Ian: Ian currently has 836 likes, and is in the top 1% of liked boy's names. The name Caleb is slightly more popular than Ian.