What does the name Ian mean?

The first name Ian means “god is gracious”.

Is Ian a girls' or boys' name?

Ian is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

Ian is a fairly common first name.

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“god is gracious”

Origin: Hebrew
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 54 of 100Popular
Famous bearers: Ian Fleming Ian McKellen Ian McShane Ian Somerhalder Ian McEwan Ian Holm Ian Thorpe Ian Smith Ian Gillan Ian Khama

Ian is a masculine first name meaning “god is gracious”, with roots in Hebrew. The name has 2 syllables. It is fairly common.

What does the name Ian mean?: The first name Ian means “god is gracious”.
Where does the name Ian come from?: Ian has its roots in Hebrew.
Is Ian a girls' or boys' name?: Ian is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Ian?: Ian is a fairly common first name.

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