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Ian — Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Boy
Meaning
God is gracious.
Etymology
Scottish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan.
Pronunciation
/ˈiən/
Popularity
US
2020:
#76
2021:
#81
Quick Facts
Length:
3 letters
Syllables:
2
Ending:
-n
Origin
scottish
hebrew
Themes
celtic
classic
Nicknames & Variants
Variants:
Iain
Frequently Asked Questions
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