Boy name guide

Ian name meaning, origin and style

Ian is a Scottish form of John name commonly associated with God is gracious.

Origin

Scottish form of John

Meaning

God is gracious

Say it

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Choosing Ian

A considered scottish form of john choice with a clear sound and a distinct identity.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.