Ian
EE-ən
Popularity
#11449
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
254,514
Peak Year
#6,704 in 2005
First Recorded
1912
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Scottish Gaelic form of John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Ian McKellen
English actor (Gandalf, Magneto)
Ian Fleming
English author, creator of James Bond
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