Ian Name Meaning

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The name Ian comes from Scottish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ian below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Ian Name Meaning

Scottish, EnglishScottish form of JOHN.

Origin: ScottishGender: Boy
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1 Izsák
2 Idan
3 Ilar
4 Iain
5 Ivan
6 Issa
7 Ionel
8 Iakob
9 Indy
10 Ioram
11 Itzal
12 Ilija
13 Ipati
14 Iudas
15 Iair
16 Ivane
17 Iiro
18 Illés
19 Ikaia
20 Izaak
21 Iuliu
22 Imen
23 Iwo
24 Ing
25 Ismo
26 Ilia
27 Isaak
28 Ianto
29 Ifan
30 İldar
31 İsmet
32 Issy
33 Iikka
34 Ioann
35 Ilias
36 Ihab
37 Iolo
38 Iovis
39 Iolyn
40 İlker
41 Isak
42 Ibai
43 Iagan
44 Iared
45 Ingo
46 Ivory
47 Ianus
48 Ívarr
49 Ihor
50 Ittai
51 Iwan
52 Ilya
53 Iason
54 Iokua
55 Isaia
56 Ieuan
57 Italo
58 Ives
59 Ilham
60 Imran
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