Ian

Name Meaning

god is gracious

Origin

Hebrew, Scottish, Mexican, Celtic/Gaelic

Theme

Exotic, Olympians, Disney Characters, Elegant, Famous writers, Short and sweet, Popular

Syllables

2

Nicknames

Johnny, Johnnie, Jax, Jacky, Jackie, Jack, Gino

Famous Namesakes

Actor Ian McKellen, Actor Ian Ziering, James Bond creator Ian Fleming

Celebrity Babies

Son of John Lithgow, Son of Kate Mulgrew

Popularity in 2019

#92

Related Names

Jonnie, Jonn, Jon, Johnn, Ivan, Giovany

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